Fox Kit Attack
by Judi Dressler
Title
Fox Kit Attack
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I was thrilled to be able to share a blind with a friend, hoping to see and photograph some baby Red Fox kits. We were in the tent before 6 a.m., and finally at 7:15 a.m. the first little fox kit showed up. After about a half hour, a sibling joined in, and then the fun started with them wrestling and chasing each other, and occasionally -- a giant attack leap!
Red Fox kits start playing outside the den when they are about a month old. Their senses are on full alert and much utilized as they get to know their new environment. Every leaf and stick is picked up and investigated, very insect that flies by is snapped at, and every scent is caught. The mother begins feeding her kits regurgitated food, but eventually she will bring them live prey to "play" with and eat. Playing with live prey helps the young kits develop the skills they will need for hunting. The kits leave their mother when they are about seven months old.
Photo taken on May 17, 2020, near Platteville, Colorado
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Tied for 1st Place in FAA's Animals contest on 5/27/20
Tied for 1st Place in FAA's Wildlife May 2020 contest on 5/26/20
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Descriptive keywords and tags for this image include fox kits, red fox, red foxes, foxes, kits, baby fox, cub, jumping, leaping, hunting, playing, cute, adorable, pup juvenile, vulpes vulpes, vulpes, canine, wildlife, wild, mammal, animal, colorado, nature, judi dressler, and dressler.
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Comments (44)
Debby Pueschel
Such a delight! Congratulations on being chosen for Special Feature in 1000 Views! FL
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features #19 promotion discussion. Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L Congratulations on your beautiful Features!
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Please place your featured image in the Feature Archive and any other appropriate Archives l/f/p
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful action photograph with great timing, colors, clarity, and perspective, Judi! Nice work! Congratulations on your feature by Dawn in Pure Nature Photography! F/L
Tony Camacho
Sorry. Meant to say Wildlife contest organised by Eva. However, I see that you tied for 1st in the Animals contest as well. On a winning streak it seems.
Tony Camacho
Congratulations Judi on achieving 1st place in the Animals contest organised by Eva. L/F/V for the image. Lovely action. Take care!
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