This is the second fox I mentioned in my post this morning. As you can tell, it was highly threatened by me as it struggled to open its eyes to look. 😉

This was one of the most relaxed foxes I have ever come across. It was out walking around when I first spotted it and then actually came closer to get under this tree in the shade. In less than a minute it had its eyes closed and was ready for naptime.

Apparently I am not scary to all creatures. Haha!

A fresh fox for #FoxFriday.

Last week I received a tip on a couple of foxes hanging out at an open space not far from my home. After work I went by to check it out and initially saw nothing – just a big pile of logs.

I circled around the debris slowly but wasn’t seeing anything. Then, in the shadows under a big log… There it is! This fox had found itself a cool spot in the shade and was calmly watching me.

Once it knew it had been spotted, it hopped out of its hiding place giving me some more pictures. I didn’t want to stress the animal so I started hiking out and actually found another fox, not 25 yards away.

I have since returned five or six times but I have not seen them again so I am guessing they moved on. Some kids that have started building a “fort” in a nearby stand of trees and on my visits they have been blaring music and making a big ruckus so the foxes likely sought out a quieter home.

A throwback to last year and this beautiful fox family a friend told me about. I have yet to find any this year and while I am a bit discouraged, I haven’t given up hope.

This family had a very cool den under an old, worn down shed and while the tall grass between was a bit of a bummer, it did make for some cool scenes. Dad was very attentive to the little ones, doing his best to entertain them while mom took a much-needed break.

I think we could all use a bit of a smile these days and these cuties are sure to at least coax you that way.

Taken back in May of last year, the four kits at this den were out playing. Two took a bit of a break to watch a passerby and gave me this darling pose. Those faces and the socks are just too much! Sure am hoping the parents setup their home in the same spot this year.

I hope all of you are doing well and being safe! Take time to decompress, maybe go for a walk, take some deep breaths. We’ll get through this, together.

Oh how I wish I could have gotten a better look at this beautiful fox this past Sunday.

I saw it run across the road so hurried to get closer but it wanted to part of me. All I managed was a few quick captures as it darted up the hill and paused momentarily, teasing me.

Even if it was a long shot into the sun and the pic isn’t all that great, you can tell it looked gorgeous with that full winter coat. This was the first fox I have seen in months but, with spring here, I am hoping to see many more – and some babies!

Ah, yes, as Colorado is set to enjoy a very spring-like weekend, I can’t help but think about last spring and my time with this pretty lady and her family. Many an evening was spent with them in the fading light of the day. She was absolutely beautiful, the kits adorable.

On this particular evening last May, the kits were bounding around as usual. She separated herself from the fray, enjoying some downtime in the warm sun. I am hoping like heck she is in the same spot this spring and gives me another chance to photograph her and her new family. I would love to have some fresh material for #FoxFriday. 😉

One for Fox Friday going back to June and a visit with my local fox family.

It had been a fantastic evening watching the four kits play and mom keeping watch over all the action. As the sun set, the kits retreated to the den and mom enjoyed some downtime. She came up to the sidewalk and sat not 30 feet away from me – her seemingly as interested in me as I was in her.

It was one of those way cool moments we sometimes get with wildlife. With the sun below the horizon, she headed off to join the family, casting a last look at me.

I kind of like this shot. The framing of the hanging leaves help to convey the wariness she had toward me.

A red fox kit checks out its mama’s mouth when she yawns.

An image of a couple of the members of a local fox family that I took back at the end of May. The four kits were particularly rambunctious this evening, bounding around, wrestling and exploring.

The vixen was keeping her distance, undoubtedly weary of trying to keep track of them. One of the kits though was not about to let her rest and came running over to ensure she was paying attention. A

Taken in Adams County, Colorado.

Cool creatures like this are deserving of their own slideshow as I look back on my ‘top shots’ of 2019.

The year saw me be extremely fortunate when it came to photographing these somewhat elusive animals. In fact, I took more pictures of foxes this year than I have in all my years of photography prior combined!

Friends tipped me off to a couple of dens, one of which I spent many, many evenings observing with a vixen and her four kits. The other den was very photographic being in an old, wooden shed. Throw in a few random sightings across the plains of Colorado and it was indeed a very foxy year for me.

I certainly hope for as good of luck in 2020!

A red fox vixen and one of her kits soak in the evening sun on a calm spring evening.

One for #FoxFriday going back to May.

After moving the den to a different spot for a couple of weeks, the vixen brought the family back to a local open space. I of course was absolutely delighted and then spent many evenings over the next month photographing and watching them.