I've learned a lot about foxes during my life, They are not sly but clever and knowledgeable. many years ago they lived with humans like a dog. This is why they adapt quickly to the living alongside humans. They wait in the garden at night and when I turn my room light on they run up to my window for their supper. I met a man many years ago who lived with foxes and he gave a talk to members of the photographic club and one of his foxes came along too. It was quite happy with all the people around it and behaved just like a dog. I visited his home later and his foxes were out playing in the woods. A neighbour told me that the foxes were no problem at all. They lived locally as wild creatures.
Foxes have been much maligned and subjected to that dreadful hunt, of course. I am very encouraged that they have learned to trust you, Mike, and to know that your garden is safe haven.
ReplyDeleteThankyou David, It is difficult for the average person to understand. That we are responsible for the way wild animals behave. We made enemies of these creatures centuries ago by killing them and using them for food. I believe we can reverse this thought by treating them well. My foxes not only respond to me but are beginning to enjoy my neighbours as well.
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Mike.
Dear Mike :=)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pleasure it is to see these fabulous photos of the foxes that have learnt to trust you and eat the biscuits you provide for them every evening.They even allow another wild animal to join them, and it's lovely to see. They are a photogenic creature, with a beautiful face, and it's dreadful that they have been persecuted over the years. I feel the same way about the Jays that visit me. They are so afraid of humans for the same reason, hunted and killed for those lovely blue feathers they have.Thank you for the story about the man who also loved foxes, and for this delightful post.
My best wishes
Take care
Sonjia.
Thankyou Sonjia for those kind words. I have found this trust in other creatures as well which gives me a lot of respect for them.
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Mike.