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Thursday 22 July 2021

Fox keeps me going

Junior calls just after night fall every night without fail. He comes into the garden through a gap in the hedge. He stands for a moment to check it is safe for him.
He then picks up mouthfulls of biscuits and trots off to feed his family.
Returning sometime later he tucks in himself and then has a rest while watching passing people and traffic the other side of the hedge.
When it gets a bit too noisey with people returning from the pub he will lie in the long grass under the fruit trees. He never runs away, I think he feels protected in my garden. I look forward to his visits as I do not get out much anymore it makes me feel satisfied that I am doing my bit for nature.
 

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  1. Marc Heath22 July 2021 at 07:01

    Lovely when nature comes to us and especially Foxes. They obviously feel at ease in your garden. Take care.

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    1. Mike Attwood23 July 2021 at 00:11

      Hi Marc,
      There at least 3 which call but this he is like clockwork calling at the same time every night then comming back 1/2 hour later for a rest. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,22 July 2021 at 09:55

    Those noisy revellers will never know what they are missing on the other side of the hedge, Mike, and perhaps it's just as well. "Silly humans", the fox probably thinks! It's always a pleasure to see your coverage of these wonderful animals that we have persecuted for far too long. Stay well! Take care! All the best. David

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    1. Mike Attwood23 July 2021 at 00:22

      It was quite amusing to watch they were less than 3m away and he never flinched. I love the foxes, everywhere I have lived in my life I have had a friendly fox to photograph. I have well over 1000 photo's on file. Take care.
      Mike.

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  3. Ana Mínguez Corella23 July 2021 at 18:53

    Just gorgeous!!! Happy weekend Mike...

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    1. Mike Attwood23 July 2021 at 23:03

      He certainly is Ana, he and his family are welcome in my garden anytime. Take care.
      Mike.

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  4. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek25 July 2021 at 09:56

    Hi Mike
    of course the fox knows that he is safe with you and your delicious biscuits make him happy to see him again and again every night
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood29 July 2021 at 20:45

      Thankyou Frank,
      Sorry about the late reply, I'm afraid my age is catching up with me. Take care,
      Mike.

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  5. Phil Slade31 July 2021 at 10:26

    You're doing a great job Mike. Helping the local foxes in supplying food, safety and a record of their comings and goings. Keeping yourself positive too.

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    1. Mike Attwood1 August 2021 at 01:01

      Thanks Phil,
      I love the foxes and to have them come to me is great.
      Take care,
      Mike.

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  6. Lasse2 August 2021 at 07:12

    Hi Mike, Wonderful to follow your "nature job" in the garden. The fox has a refugee (was that the right word) there ! He is very calm and safe that's for sure. All the best,

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    1. Mike Attwood2 August 2021 at 09:48

      Hi Lasse,
      I have several animals that visit the garden, badgers,hedgehogs and other foxes but junior is something special. He wll just sit quietly when people walk past its only the headlights of cars that make him nervous. He is three years old now his mum and dad have both gone so I think he treats me as family. Take care.
      Mike.

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  7. Veronica Lee5 August 2021 at 08:21

    I think he knows he is safe in your garden.

    Animals can smell kindness.

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    1. Mike Attwood6 August 2021 at 00:35

      Thankyou Veronica, I am sure he does. Take care.
      Mike.

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  8. Richard Pegler10 August 2021 at 16:41

    I'm so pleased that you have these Foxes to keep you entertained, Mike, and that these Foxes have you to look after them too. It seems you have a wonderful relationship with these magnificent creatures.

    Stay safe - - - Richard

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  9. Mike Attwood11 August 2021 at 00:13

    They have differing personalities Richard, One is a bit of a bully,another is very shy but Junior who I photograph the most is a real charmer. I am sure sometimes he will pose for me. I often see him resting in the long grass. Take care.
    Mike.

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  10. Titus John White2 September 2021 at 20:42

    Hello Mike,
    You are so fortunate in having these delightful creatures to keep you happy and with a real interest they are obviously very relaxed in your garden even when it gets noisy.
    My best wishes,
    John

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    1. Mike Attwood3 September 2021 at 00:39

      Hello John,
      I have several foxes that visit, some are nervous but one really has settled in to be a companion, He is now teaching an ofspring that it is safe and he is making a good job of it. They will always be welcome. Take care.
      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.