The Red Fox Visit
This is a true story about The Red Fox
The Red Fox Visit belongs to the following groups:
Wolves & Wild KinText and images © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
“One wintry morning four years ago, I was seating by the kitchen window. It was snowing and there was a beautiful white view to the our forest. We live by conservation land and many wild species live in the hill: deer, coyote, wild turkey, red fox, cottontail, snake, racoon and raptors.
“This story is about the Red Fox.
“Seated by the window, all of a sudden I saw a huge red bushy tail passing swiftly by the window. There was an outstanding beautiful creature in my deck: a Red Fox.
“The Red Fox circled my deck to my amazement and, attracted by the birds at the feeder, he trotted down and inspected the trees; he was very close to me. I could appreciate the pretty black muzzle, the intelligent eyes, I admired the long black gloves and the incredible fiery red coat. The bushy tail was strikingly beautiful. Against the white background, the Red Fox stood in regal beauty.
“I was blessed by his appearance several more times. I was ready with my camera to capture his beauty for ever. Once, there was a kit (baby fox) walking along with the adult. It was a family. The foxes trotted downhill and passed by my living-room windows to my delight. Another time, the Red Fox crossed our quiet street, this time to my dismay, and stood bare on the neighbour’s driveway.
“Still in wintertime when food is scarce, the Red Fox came to my home attracted by a flock of Wild Turkeys. The Turkey family of ten individuals like to spend their time in our forest pecking seeds, preening and strutting their beauty year long. Without introduction, there it was the Red Fox standing still in persue of the Turkeys. There was a collective panic attack and the huge birds flew in a noisy blast atop the highest pines, where they remained perched for the rest of the long day …
“There were more appearances, yet brief, always blessed by his beautiful glance upon me. I would just whisper: “Hello Beautiful, be careful, stay far away from the road and humans”.
“The fate of the beautiful Red Fox and family is unknown to me. Let us hope they moved to some other natural place where food is more abundant.”
“The Red Fox paused and then turned to me
Casting a lovely glance he bade me farewell”
Farewell
Text and image © Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
sasha
Wonderful – I too love foxes, but they have many enemies and have many battles to survive.
Robert Elliott
wonderful writing Carmen !
Carmen Mandel-...
Thank you, Sasha, for reading my stories. Yes, the Fox, the Coyote and the Wolf carry a sorrowful history of stigma and misrepresentation upon them.
Human encroachment creates many a kind of conflict with wildlife. One of my advocacy efforts and campaign is the fostering of humane solutions to conflicts with urban wildlife.
Carmen Mandel-...
How nice of you, Rob, to stop by and take the time to read my story. I am glad you liked it.
whisperingruth
What a blessing to capture not only one red fox but an entire family . . . and so beautifully written Carmen . . . the fox is very special to me . . . shy and rare in my part of the country although it has been said we have one in our neighbourhood . . . .
Carmen Mandel-...
Lovely words of yours, Ruth, thank you.
sasha
Well done – it’s my ambition to capture a fox (on camera, of course!) Thanks for sharing these images. They make the story all the more poignant.
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Thank you for reading, Sasha.
Marleia Main
What a lovely story Carmen!! I also love Red Foxes : )) What wonderful experiences you have had with them!!
Carmen Mandel-... replied
Thank you for reading, Marleia. These encounters truly changed my life for good.
Nic Relton
When ever i see a wild animal I never want it to go near humans or roads. This is a wonderful story, My first encounter with a fox was in an urban setting and not quite as romantic as yours. They are all beautiful where ever they are. Lovely writing Carmen, you have lots of compassion. : )