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Friday 26 June 2020

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Every night these two turn up for thier supper. They arrive at about the same time as the other and share the meal I put out for them.
 This has been going on for a couple of months. I used to have two badgers, three foxes and four hedgehogs but a couple of disturbances have scared the others off, but these two don't seem to scare easily.
 As you can see they share the food quite happily. I did think the hedgehog was scared and would run away but no if the fox arrives first the hedgehog will trot up later and join the fox.
They definately enjoy each others company and will meet up again in the early hours of the morning, sometimes in daylight.
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  1. Marc Heath26 June 2020 at 07:18

    Lovely series of shots Mike. Great to appreciate what's on your doorstep. Take care.

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    1. Mike Attwood26 June 2020 at 20:12

      Its all I can do at the moment Marc, but I do enjoy them. Stay safe. Mike.

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  2. Richard Pegler26 June 2020 at 10:57

    How wonderful to see these two getting along so well together, Mike. I captured Fox and Hedghog together a couple of nights ago, but the Fox was just sniffing at the Hedgehog that had curled itself up into a ball! Take good care - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood26 June 2020 at 20:16

      They are both youngsters so they could change yet, but I hope not. Stay safe Richard. Mike.

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    2. Richard Pegler28 June 2020 at 20:30

      Shortly after I posted the above comment, Mike, I looked at my cameras from that night and, guess what!, Hedgehog and Fox feeding side-by-side!

      Best wishes - - - Richard

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    3. Mike Attwood29 June 2020 at 00:00

      I have had fox, badger and hedgehog feeding together but could not get them all in the same shot. Take care, Mike.

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  3. Phil Slade27 June 2020 at 06:59

    This does appear to be a rather unusual friendship. As you say Mike, as they each get older their relationship could change.

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    1. Mike Attwood27 June 2020 at 13:39

      In the meantime Phil I will enjoy and record their friendship. Stay safe. Mike.

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  4. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek28 June 2020 at 10:00

    Hi Mike
    nice to see something like this, two animals where you think that one disassembles the other, get along well and enjoy the dinner, very nice
    Regards Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood28 June 2020 at 23:55

      Thanks Frank,
      Its been going on for a couple of months. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  5. Titus John White30 June 2020 at 19:58

    Hi Mike,
    Fascinating post, have the hedgehogs taken up residence in palace Attwood yet. The two do appear to be pals.
    You stay safe and well
    John

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    1. Mike Attwood30 June 2020 at 22:30

      Hi John,
      They seem to be happy next door but they will always be welcome. Stay safe. Mike.

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  6. Ana Mínguez Corella1 July 2020 at 09:51

    Hi Mike!!! What a lovely friends... Be safe... :-)))

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    1. Mike Attwood1 July 2020 at 16:46

      Hi Ana, Yes, when those two get together it really makes my day. Take care and stay safe. Mike.

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  7. Himawan Sant1 July 2020 at 12:53

    A beautiful and thrilling fox sighting photo.
    You are very fortunate to have managed to aim the camera very well. Greetings from Indonesia.

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    1. Mike Attwood1 July 2020 at 16:54

      Himawan Sant, greetings. The camera is fixed and I encourage the animals to feed at a certain spot.The camera fires automatically so the pictures a sheer chance. It takes up to 500 shots a night of which you only see the best. Take care and stay safe. Mike.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.