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Sunday 4 July 2021

Foxes again

Taking care of Jacque's health problems over the years has not been very stressful but now I have reached the age were everything is hard going so having to limit my energy expenditure I am glad I have these animal friends that visit me especially when I am relaxing indoors. The above picture is of Junior relaxing after supper about midnight.
He is getting a bit cheeky, when I put the food out one night as I walked back to the house I turned to see him following me. He stopped and I took this picture.
This is a new kid on the block, one that I have never seen before. I have recorded six animals over the past year and I think that there is some youngsters on the way.
 

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18 comments:

  1. Marc Heath5 July 2021 at 07:01

    Lovely images. You are so lucky to have these beautiful animals visiting you and allowing you to photograph them. Take care.

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    1. Mike Attwood6 July 2021 at 00:11

      Thankyou Marc,
      It has taken a couple of years but it has been well worth it. I enjoy the trust they have in me. Take care.
      Mike.

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  2. Phil Slade5 July 2021 at 09:37

    Superb job Mike. Your friends are so relaxed even when you are very close.

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    1. Mike Attwood6 July 2021 at 00:17

      Hi Phil,
      They have had time to learn to trust me. I think that is what its all about. Trust. Take care.
      Mike.

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,5 July 2021 at 12:31

    As you say, Mike, our energy flags with increasing age, and I am sure that you appreciate this wonderful relationship more each day. The fact that the foxes are so relaxed around you speaks volumes. I am confident that they recognize you as an individual and do not generalize their fear of humans, or at the very least their reticence to be around them, to you. It's an enchanting relationship. All the best from Ontario. David

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    1. Mike Attwood6 July 2021 at 00:23

      Hi David,
      My relationship with the foxes takes years off my age. The recognition they show is unbelievable and I love it. Take care.
      Mike.

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  4. Richard Pegler6 July 2021 at 14:23

    I'm absolutely delighted for you Mike. The rewards of your dedication to these delightful visitors to your garden are well deserved. Thank you for brightening up my day. Stay safe - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood7 July 2021 at 00:13

      Thankyou Richard, I enjoy it and I get great satisfaction in doing my bit for wildlife in a heavy farming community. Take care.
      Mike.

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  5. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek6 July 2021 at 19:31

    Hi Mike
    I am looking forward to the next fox stories and it is always great how the foxes accept you and you can relax and take pictures of everything, I will stick with it ...
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood7 July 2021 at 00:25

      Thankyou Frank, My age and inability stops me from walking the countryside around my home so I take great delight in the wildlife that visits my home where I can pursue my hobby of wildlife photography. Take care.
      Mike.

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  6. Germán Ibarra Zorrilla7 July 2021 at 14:17

    Que maravilla, la primera foto es extraordinaria. Enhorabuena amigo Mike, un fuerte abrazo desde el norte de España.

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    1. Mike Attwood8 July 2021 at 00:08

      Thankyou German, This fox is getting quite used to me and is very comfortable with me around. He often comes into the garden and lays down. Take care.
      Mike.

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  7. Lasse10 July 2021 at 12:11

    Hi Mike, you have managed very well to get on "speaking terms" with the wildlife in your garden. Great job you have done, and I understand it's not so easy. But as you say - worth it !

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    1. Mike Attwood11 July 2021 at 00:13

      Hello Lasse,
      Just a bit of regular food and they respond well to it. I am hoping some youngster turn up soon. Take care.
      Mike.

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  8. Ana Mínguez Corella12 July 2021 at 08:09

    Vey nice pictures Mike... Take care

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    1. Mike Attwood13 July 2021 at 00:00

      Hello Ana,
      Thankyou, but I can't help but take nice pictures of this beautiful creature when he visits my garden. Take care.
      Mike.

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  9. Titus John White14 July 2021 at 20:31

    Hello Mike,
    Nature can give great comfort when we feel stress, its so good to see the Fox perfectly t ease in your presence, super images,
    All the best,
    John

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    1. Mike Attwood14 July 2021 at 23:50

      Hello John,
      Quite right, the foxes certainly help me get to sleep at night and take my mind off the daily problems. 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.