Taken west of Missoula, Montana, USA near the Clark Fork River in early June.
The Red Fox – Vulpes vulpes is a year round resident of Montana. This was a very successful litter, possibly two litters. The kits, I counted about 16 in the area, were different sizes, but seemed playful and healthy. I saw two adults bring in gophers and squirrels while I was there.
Sept 7, 2012, 579 views, 27 favorites, 15 features, 109 comments (including my replies)
Canon EOS 7D, Canon EF500mm f/4L IS USM with tripod
1/640s, f/4.0, ISO: 400, 500mm
See more of my Red Fox – Vulpes vulpes photos at this link
These are the first fox photos I have captured. Very fun!
See another photo of this fox litter 
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Beautiful close up, gorgeous fox!!!
Thank you. I had fun with this group!
– amontanaview
A sweet capture!!
I think so, too. She wasn’t really looking at me, but it appears that she is in the photo.
– amontanaview
Thanks Ray, now this is a closeup!
– amontanaview
What a great capture of this little fellow!! Congrats!!

Yea!!! Thank you so much!
– amontanaview
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Thanks Magaret!
– amontanaview
Fantastic capture .. !!
Thank you Ray!
– amontanaview
Another great image amontanaview.That is a great pose.
Thank you so much. All the kits were pretty darn cooperative!
– amontanaview
Very cute capture.
Thanks Bunny. I just love your profile pic. The Yellow-headed Blackbird doing the splits. LOL
– amontanaview
WONDERFUL work Merle
Thank you Larry for adding this to your great group. I love looking at all the photos in this group. Thanks for all you do.
– amontanaview
Great closeup and nice depth of field!
Thank you very much. I spent a lot of time with this session and thought some turned out quite well. Glad you like this one.
– amontanaview