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Sunday 10 December 2023

My secret fox haven

 

This is a selection of pictures taken at one of my locations of a few years ago. I am displaying these as it beyond my capabilities to venture out because of my age (86) and abilities.
They are all wild foxes and live in a corner of a private woodland where the owner does not allow the general public access. He loves animals as much as I do. So I vowed to keep the location a secret. 
The animals have learned this is a safe place and are looked after and have become very sociable and accept visitors as friends.
So for their sake I  shall keep the secret safe. 

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  1. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek10 December 2023 at 06:14

    Hi Mike
    Watching the wild foxes is also a highlight for me and it's a lot of fun when the little ones are involved. Many people from my town ask me where I took the pictures... I always say in nature... . I also keep my secret where the foxes and other wild animals can be found.
    stay healthy
    Greetings Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood10 December 2023 at 23:57

      Hello Frank, The foxes that visit me now are little ones that have grown up in my garden and know that I am their friend. their behaviour towards me is unbelievable. Mike.

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  2. Anonymous10 December 2023 at 12:19

    There are times, Mike, when secrecy about one's wildlife finds is necessary in order to protect such subjects from those that would wish them harm, or disturb them by getting too close. This is clearly one of those times, and I take my hat off to you for keeping the location to yourself. Those Foxes are gorgeous - as are your photos.

    Best wishes - stay safe - - - Richard

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    1. Richard Pegler10 December 2023 at 12:22

      That was me, by the way, Mike. Didn't notice that I was not logged in to Google - again!

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    2. Mike Attwood11 December 2023 at 00:07

      I was evacuated to Yorkshire during World War two and the family that I lived with taught me everything I need to know about caring for wild-life. There was even an elephant at London Zoo that I had as a friend and the keepers did not believe it.
      Mike.

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,10 December 2023 at 12:27

    Whatever it takes to protect wildlife we should do, Mike. There are far too many people bent only on destruction. Your foxes continue to bring me great delight.

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  4. Mike Attwood11 December 2023 at 00:16

    HI David, We share this life with wild creatures and should show them some respect and care.That way we become their friends.
    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.