Fox in a tree, hounds below
May 27, 2023 09:48:54 #
On a warm morning, a few years ago, I was hiking in the vicinity of Picket Post Mountain near Superior, Arizona when I heard the sounds of dogs barking. Thinking someone might be in trouble, I followed the barking until I came upon the small tree with a small fox high in the branches and two very large dogs trying to climb the same tree.
For the dogs, this was just fun and games, but for the fox, it was a matter of life or death, so I approached closer and yelled at the dogs. The dogs ignored my shouts and continued their efforts to get at the fox. I picked up some stones and threw them at the dogs and after a couple of near misses, they finally headed for home, which was a ranch on the North side of the US 60.
With the dogs now gone, I called softly for the Fox as we made eye contact. The fox seemed to relax a bit and began working its way back down the tree, but was still unsure about my presence, so I turned and slowly walked away. I turned around and saw the fox now walking away in the opposite direction.
Go home to your family little fox, maybe our trails will cross again in the future.
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The closeup shot of the fox was thanks to 200mm of telephoto lens.
Jack Olson
For the dogs, this was just fun and games, but for the fox, it was a matter of life or death, so I approached closer and yelled at the dogs. The dogs ignored my shouts and continued their efforts to get at the fox. I picked up some stones and threw them at the dogs and after a couple of near misses, they finally headed for home, which was a ranch on the North side of the US 60.
With the dogs now gone, I called softly for the Fox as we made eye contact. The fox seemed to relax a bit and began working its way back down the tree, but was still unsure about my presence, so I turned and slowly walked away. I turned around and saw the fox now walking away in the opposite direction.
Go home to your family little fox, maybe our trails will cross again in the future.
Be sure to click on "Download" for your viewing pleasure
The closeup shot of the fox was thanks to 200mm of telephoto lens.
Jack Olson
Fox in the branches with hound below
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Small Fox (possibly a Kit Fox) at 200mm tele
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PaulBrit
Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
What a lovely account. There is so much beauty in the wild, as your photographs show, especially the second one.
May 27, 2023 11:39:50 #
Wilderness Images wrote:
On a warm morning, a few years ago, I was hiking i... (show quote)
Wow what an amazing thing to catch with your camera!! Love the shots!
May 27, 2023 17:20:05 #
Wilderness Images wrote:
On a warm morning, a few years ago, I was hiking i... (show quote)
Spectacular opportunity - and results 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊
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UTMike wrote:
Unique post! That fox in #1 is way out there.
Thanks UTMike, that's what you call "going out on a limb"
Jack
May 28, 2023 09:09:28 #
PaulBrit wrote:
What a lovely account. There is so much beauty in the wild, as your photographs show, especially the second one.
Thanks Paul, you never know what to expect when you're hiking in the desert.
Jack Olson
May 28, 2023 09:11:18 #
merrytexan wrote:
Wow what an amazing thing to catch with your camera!! Love the shots!
Thanks merrytexan, guess there's a first time for everything.
Jack Olson
May 28, 2023 09:12:56 #
Robert1 wrote:
Love the story of these pictures.
Thanks Robert1, it needed an explanation with a fox up in a tree.
Jack Olson
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