Today I wanted to take a photo of a Prince George Sunrise! I packed my camera and head down to Cottonwood Island Park. There are a couple good spots and I thought I would take some pictures of the rising sun.
I was all set, taking early shots to set my camera up for sunrise photos, when I sensed something, someone behind me. About 20 feet away (or less) was a fox. Watching me. And I watched the fox!
I decided to wander away to a different spot, knowing where my car is and the path to it.
I took a few more shots as the sun was starting to display color... and 10 feet away was the fox. He/she went through the brush near where I was standing.
I was getting a wee bit concerned. Usually when I see a fox at this park, they are skittish and disappear in the brush away from us humans.
He/she was looking for food... am I food! This big human in a bright pinkish coat..yummy!!??
So, I decided that I would give the fox lots of space and let him/her go hunting for its breakfast in peace.
I headed back to my car.. and the fox was following me, keeping a 10 foot distance behind me.
When I was sitting in my car and the fox was not more that 4 feet for the drivers side of my car.. watching me... and I watched the fox. (I could of taken more photos inside my car!)
I backed up and headed out of the parking lot.. and the fox was then runny beside my car till I stopped at the stop sign to leave the park. (I did wave good bye to the fox!)
I know a true nature photographer would of taken clearer shots... I was a wee bit shaken, amazed, fascinated, curious about this fox and my encounter. Is this normal behavior from a fox? Has this beautiful creature been in contact with humans? Have humans been feeding this fox? Was I near its den and maybe babies? Why did he run after me.. that reminded me of a dog running after its owners vehicle?
Good Morning everyone
I hope you have a great day!
Take care!
Jewels
PS, I wasn't in a panic to leave.. I too went on the hunt for my breakfast!
"Fill your life with adventures, not things.
Have stories to tell,not stuff to show."
The Northern Red Fox are not dangerous to Humans. They may bite if distressed or in a panicked state, after all they are wild animals. They are curious and can be friendly usually living in forested areas (although not exclusively) where they can make their burrows. If you are fearful as a fox approaches you clap your hands, or stomp your feet, making your presence know to the creature, do not approach or chase them. Some wanders will carry a whistle in their pocket, this high pitched loud noise will often deter most wildlife. Believe it or not a Fox is one of a few creatures that produce a “purr” like sound when content.
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