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Monday 25 April 2022

Foxes food

I got this picture from one of my I/R camera's at 0715hrs after it had been outside my front door all night. The fox was taking his victim home I expect to feed his family. It appears to have caught a gull of some kind of which they are many around the village. The photo's I get teach me a lot about wildlife that you don't find in books. For instance did you know foxes love fruit especially red grapes. Last year apples went missing off the lower branches of our trees and I often hear them squabbling over the grapes at night.
 

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  1. Richard Pegler25 April 2022 at 09:50

    Looks a bit big for a gull, Mike, and I'd expect to see some black, not just white. too. I'm wondering if it's got a domestic goose or a chicken - but don't tell the neighbours in case they start changing their minds about the desirability of foxes!

    Best wishes - - - Richard

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    1. Mike Attwood27 April 2022 at 23:16

      I assumed it was a gull as we have plenty being fed here but no farm livestock within a couple of mikes. Take care Richard,
      Mike.

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  2. David M. Gascoigne,25 April 2022 at 12:05

    I agree with Richard, Mike. It looks more like a barnyard duck. Whatever it is the fox will dine well! All the best. David

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    1. Mike Attwood27 April 2022 at 23:18

      It is only an assumption as thats all we have around here.
      Take care David.
      Mike.

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  3. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek28 April 2022 at 19:48

    Hi Mike
    as beautiful as these animals are, if they are hungry or have to take care of young animals, they also like to get chickens... I know what I'm talking about
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood28 April 2022 at 23:09

      I quite agree Frank, they have a life to lead and offspring to care for. Good luck to them. 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.