These fox kits have the right idea in this very fitting image for Mother’s Day.

Whether in the animal kingdom or among us humans, moms are absolutely crucial to their children. They are the glue that holds the family together, a loving and generous provider and protector.

It was good timing that I got to photograph this family recently and witness how this beautiful vixen interacted with her young. She brought them food, played with them and provided some nice, quiet moments like this when two of the kits came to snuggle up to her.

We wish her and all other mom’s out there a very happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for all you do!

I gave a sneak peek earlier this week of my visit with this fox family and have to say, this is probably one of my favorites of the hundreds of pics I took.

This little cutie took a break from the rowdy play session it and its siblings were having, sitting off to the side and just relaxing a bit. As a plane flew over, it turned its gaze skyward, seeming quite contemplative it its look. I dunno. Just something about the image that I like a lot.

Have a fantastic Fox Friday and weekend, everyone!

Oh my goodness! Check out these two cuties! I decided I couldn’t wait until Fox Friday to share at least one image from my photo session yesterday with this family.

I learned about this den last year but never went to it as I had closer alternatives. This year, as I have struggled to find any dens, I decided it was worth the drive.

As many as 11 kits have been seen in this spot although I only saw three plus mama and a nanny. That was okay though as they put on quite a show with the kits playing being the highlight.

Here, one kit was gnawing on what appeared to be a rabbit’s foot, oblivious to the danger behind it. The second kit very stealthily approached and pounced on the other’s back, setting off a big chase. So much fun to watch and so stinking cute!

A fresh one for Fox Friday. It has been months since I have had a fox sighting but finally this past weekend I was able to spend a few, fleeting moments with one.

I spotted movement in some tall grass and while I initially dismissed it, I took a second glance – and then hit the brakes. This beautiful fox was patrolling a field, seemingly on a hunt for a meal. It zigzagged around, ending up on a foot path where it paused briefly giving me this capture. It soon disappeared into the field again and despite my best efforts, I didn’t see it again.

I am still on the hunt for fox dens to photograph as this is prime time for the kits to emerge. If you happen to know of any along the Colorado Front Range, please consider shooting me a note – I’ll reward you with prints should I come away with pics.

It has been a while since I have done a #FoxFriday so here you go. This image harkens back to about six months ago when this little one and the rest of its siblings first emerged from their den in the Colorado high country. Notwithstanding the yawn, the little fuzz balls were bundles of energy, running around exploring their new world and playing with each other. It was a ton of fun to watch and photograph them and I anxiously await the spring for another chance.

It has been a while since I have done a #FoxFriday so here you go along with a dose of absolute cuteness.

This little one and its siblings were a true source of enjoyment for me a few months ago. I spent hours watching them as they played around at their home in the Colorado high country.

After taking a bit of a break, this one emerged giving me a picture-perfect pose and a nice shadow of itself on the side of the structure. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Dad jokes are the best, no matter what species! 😉

A cute image for Father’s Day of this handsome fellow and one of his offspring. Dad was hanging out in the morning sun relaxing when the little one came over for a bit of playtime.

The pic does show the bond between parent and child and almost seem to show the pair laughing and smiling. I mean, really, who doesn’t like a good dad joke? Happy Father’s Day to my fellow dad’s, two and four-legged!

Watching fox families interact is pretty awesome. I hate to project human emotions onto animals but I just can’t help but believe they feel affection much like we do.

On this day, the kits were out and about, raising a ruckus and playing. The parents were slower to make an appearance and once dad showed up, he laid down, relaxing in the morning sun. One of the kits stopped its play and came to say hi to its father, going nose to nose in a cute, brief moment.

I admit the little one was probably looking for a meal as much as anything else but I prefer to think it just wanted to have some attention from dad. Have a great Fox Friday and weekend!

This handsome fellow was quite brave recently. I was watching him from quite a long distance, too far away to get any decent pics but enjoying just seeing him. He was certainly aware of my presence but unbothered. After a while, he seemed to want a closer look and much to my surprise, walked right toward me.

He never did get all that close but thanks to a big zoom lens and some cropping, I did get some nice shots of him. Fox season is quickly coming to an end as the kits have all gotten bigger and will soon be disbursing out into the wild. I will certainly be on the lookout for opportunities like this though.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Oh my goodness! The fox kits were running all over the place, occasionally running right over this stump. I told my friend, “I want one of them to come sit right on that stump,” knowing full well wildlife doesn’t exactly listen to the photographer and rarely does what I want.

Amazingly enough, one little guy / gal decided it was time for a break, walked up, and sat right down on the stump! It was a fleeting moment and, being greedy, I certainly would have preferred it looked right at me when it did it but even so it makes for a cute shot and works well for Fox Friday.

I am definitely feeling TGIF and hope you all have a great weekend!