I loved reading your first newsletter, Alix. Your friendly, relaxed style belied a wealth of information about the red fox! I followed up with a bit of reading about the red fox here in Ohio. It is not surprising that, as in western Massachusetts, the population is declining while thriving in urban areas.
I’m already looking forward to your next wildlife installment!
I LOVE red foxes. I had a magical encounter one afternoon sitting in my yard. Two foxes were calling to each other and running around the perimeter of our yard (mostly out of sight) playing with each other. Then they trotted in full view, plopped down, and hung out just a few yards away from me. When they figured out I was there, they ran under a tree, but still in view of me. It was crazy cool to be so close and watch them for so long...easily 5 or more minutes. A tiny bit of fear being so close and mostly awe.
I loved reading your first newsletter, Alix. Your friendly, relaxed style belied a wealth of information about the red fox! I followed up with a bit of reading about the red fox here in Ohio. It is not surprising that, as in western Massachusetts, the population is declining while thriving in urban areas.
I’m already looking forward to your next wildlife installment!
Love love love your substack, Alix, I’m learning so much! (And those kits!🥹🩷)
I LOVE red foxes. I had a magical encounter one afternoon sitting in my yard. Two foxes were calling to each other and running around the perimeter of our yard (mostly out of sight) playing with each other. Then they trotted in full view, plopped down, and hung out just a few yards away from me. When they figured out I was there, they ran under a tree, but still in view of me. It was crazy cool to be so close and watch them for so long...easily 5 or more minutes. A tiny bit of fear being so close and mostly awe.
Thank you for this inaugural newsletter. I learned so much from this beautifully crafted piece.
Years ago we lived in a small coastal town where one summer we began seeing thin, mangy foxes trotting down a main sidewalk during the day.
It was heartbreaking to see them less than thriving.
They are gorgeous creatures and I worry their habitat is fading fast.
Look forward to reading more about your Wild Neighbors.