The crop of 2021, Volume 2.

The local fox family had 9 babies this year. Unlike I've seen before, 7 of them are one size, and 2 of them are runts. Hoping they all make it OK, it's a big family and only Mom is contributing to feeding them, unlike some other years when the male helped out too.
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Wow, posted 5 hours ago, just 19 views, 1 like and no comments. How POTN changed…

A beautiful series, Ian. So many babies to raise will take its toll on mom, no doubt.

Wallace River wrote in post #19235840
The local fox family had 9 babies this year. Unlike I've seen before, 7 of them are one size, and 2 of them are runts. Hoping they all make it OK, it's a big family and only Mom is contributing to feeding them, unlike some other years when the male helped out too.
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYx​g8N _D8I9364 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYC​TwU _D8I9293 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYt​Lm1 _D8I9372 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYy​pP5 _D8I9272 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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https://flic.kr/p/2kYx​hEq_D8I9150 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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https://flic.kr/p/2kYt​MCp_D8I9231 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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https://flic.kr/p/2kYC​TUC_D8I9263 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr

I've always loved Ian's fox family pictures. This year's batch doesn't disappoint.

Beautiful little creatures.
They are rather endearing
Lovely series. Light is very nice.

More to come?

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #19235937
Wow, posted 5 hours ago, just 19 views, 1 like and no comments. How POTN changed…

A beautiful series, Ian. So many babies to raise will take its toll on mom, no doubt.

Hi Levina, yes I’m saddened by how POTN seems to have slid into a non participative site. It’s largely why I’m just a fleeting visitor, but I still want to share the odd thing. I appreciate hearing from you!

A1original wrote in post #19235941
I've always loved Ian's fox family pictures. This year's batch doesn't disappoint.

Thanks for the kind comments.

Wallace River wrote in post #19235840
The local fox family had 9 babies this year. Unlike I've seen before, 7 of them are one size, and 2 of them are runts. Hoping they all make it OK, it's a big family and only Mom is contributing to feeding them, unlike some other years when the male helped out too.
1.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYx​g8N _D8I9364 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYC​TwU _D8I9293 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYt​Lm1 _D8I9372 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYy​pP5 _D8I9272 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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https://flic.kr/p/2kYx​hEq_D8I9150 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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https://flic.kr/p/2kYt​MCp_D8I9231 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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https://flic.kr/p/2kYC​TUC_D8I9263 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr

Cute little things. Nice images.

avondale87 wrote in post #19235986
Beautiful little creatures.
They are rather endearing
Lovely series. Light is very nice.

More to come?

Thanks very much. Yes I’ll hopefully follow this family to the point where they head out on their own, and will post the odd thing from time to time.

Capn Jack wrote in post #19236033
Cute little things. Nice images.

Much appreciated!

Outstanding shots. These all look to be in great condition and I hope they stay that way. Very tough with only 1 adult hunting to feed so many of them. When healthy they are just a beautiful animal.

Just beautiful, Ian; always enjoy seeing the things you have to share

jm4ever wrote in post #19236377
Outstanding shots. These all look to be in great condition and I hope they stay that way. Very tough with only 1 adult hunting to feed so many of them. When healthy they are just a beautiful animal.

Thanks very much! As iot turns out, Dad is also helping out, although I haven;t seen him. Both parents are very elusive. Over time perhaps they'll be more agreeable .

Snydremark wrote in post #19236378
Just beautiful, Ian; always enjoy seeing the things you have to share

Hi Eric, many thanks. Nice to hear from some "old-timers" here .

Wallace River wrote in post #19235840
The local fox family had 9 babies this year. Unlike I've seen before, 7 of them are one size, and 2 of them are runts. Hoping they all make it OK, it's a big family and only Mom is contributing to feeding them, unlike some other years when the male helped out too.
1.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYx​g8N _D8I9364 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
2.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYC​TwU _D8I9293 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
3.

IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYt​Lm1 _D8I9372 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
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IMAGE LINK: https://flic.kr/p/2kYy​pP5 _D8I9272 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr
5.
https://flic.kr/p/2kYx​hEq_D8I9150 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
6.
https://flic.kr/p/2kYt​MCp_D8I9231 Red Fox Kit by Ian Murray, on Flickr
7.
https://flic.kr/p/2kYC​TUC_D8I9263 Red Fox Kits by Ian Murray, on Flickr

I hope you continue to post these family shots. Myself I found them so amazing that I had to send the link to my wife who is out of town.
TFS and Syndie (spousal unit) says they are awesome as well

Been out birding a fair bit as my son just finished most of his AP exams and we have some free weekends now, so didn't see this thread earlier.

Top notch stuff as always, Ian! I always look forward to your fox and eagle shots!