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Observed and a giveaway

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Valarie Budayr
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Maybe you remember our vixen and kits from last spring? After that sighting I never saw the kits again but through out the rest of this year, almost daily I am greeted by my friend the fox. She always seems to be aware of me and though she never comes near me, I am clearly under observation.It isn't an uncommon thing to drive in the driveway and see her waiting for me in the lawn. Calmly she heads to her den. She was just checking to make sure I got in ok. In the morning I wake up early just so I can see her slink back into her den from the forest. Recently, she stops,and sits on the lawn and looks right up at me in the kitchen window. I often wonder if she goes back to her family at the end of the day and says" I saw a human today!" I've become so greatly attached to this beauty.  I feel like I'm in that movie "The Fox and the Child". A must see!

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20 responses to “Observed and a giveaway”

  1. Gypsy Forest Avatar
    Gypsy Forest

    We had a fox family that visited us often in Idaho when I was young. I remember one winter we had record low temps and all the animals were having a tough time. Around Christmas time my dad took some elk from our freezer and defrosted it for dinner. I watched him set one steak aside and take it out back to the wood pile where the foxes visited us. I know we should not feed wild animals, but I remember feeling so good about sharing our food with those poor cold animals. They are certainly beautiful and so full of personality.

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  2. Heather Avatar
    Heather

    We had a fox last year that visited us regularly, and who I swear knew our German Shepherd had an invisible fence that he would not go through. The fox would run around the perimeter of our house constantly to try and get the do to chase him, or to just simply annoy him. It was hilarious
    Happy Monday!

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  3. Garden Mama Avatar
    Garden Mama

    Oh, Valarie! When I started reading your post that movie came to mind right away! It is such a stunningly beautiful movie. How lucky to have such a gorgeous friend visiting you, she must feel your gentle spirit! xo

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  4. Lisa Avatar
    Lisa

    She’s beautiful.

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  5. Earthmama Avatar
    Earthmama

    Oh we love mr fox! My oldest has a deep fascination with the fox and now that I think of it I always dreamt of having a pet fox as a kid. Lovely pictures.
    :)Lisa

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  6. Lovely World Avatar
    Lovely World

    We have a fox in residence here as well. I see his footprints in the snow or mud across the yard, occasionally see him along the long dirt driveway, and most often catch sight of him when I walk in the woods. I love seeing him in the woods, because he usually doesn’t see me at first and I can spy on him!

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  7. Imene Avatar
    Imene

    I have a fox that likes bathing in the sun a couple of feets away from my deck. I once saw an entire family.
    I will follow your recommendation and watch the movie

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  8. Jacqueline Avatar
    Jacqueline

    Dearest Valarie, she is gorgeous! I’ve not seen any wild fox just those in the zoo. I will watch tha movie too! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you!

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  9. Mousy Brown Avatar
    Mousy Brown

    She is so beautiful – you are so blessed to have her visit – thank you for sharing these wonderful photos. xx

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  10. Kate England | Marmalade Moon Avatar
    Kate England | Marmalade Moon

    What a magical story! She is your guardian. 🙂

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  11. AG Ambroult Avatar
    AG Ambroult

    I’d wake up early to catch that too. What a cool thing–that she looks directly at you. She’s beautiful.

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  12. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    I really take to my wild animals and even worry about them when I don’t see them.

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  13. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    That’s funny! Poor puppy. Take Care.

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  14. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    I just love that movie. There are moments in it which are so unrealistic and then I just have to go back to the dream world of that sweet little girl and the fox.
    I just love my sweet little vixen here.

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  15. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    There’s something about making a connection with a wild animal which gives a connection to the power of nature. It makes my day everytime I see her.

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  16. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    I’m so glad that you have a fox too. Isn’t it wonderful?

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  17. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Wow that’s great that you have a fox too. It’s so wonderful to have these native creatures in our lives. Take Care.

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  18. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Thank you. I saw her again yesterday when my silly cat tried to follow her into her den.

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  19. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    I think you’re right! What a lovely guardian she is too. We have the same color of hair and not everyone can say that now can they? 🙂

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  20. Valarie Budayr Avatar
    Valarie Budayr

    Thank you Amy. She is lovely!

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