I initially saw a Red Fox on several occasions criss-crossing the green area adjacent to Church Hill. I then heard some excited chattering away to my right which I guessed may be the response of the cubs receiving food from the vixen.
I was unsure of the exact location so I moved slowly and quietly in the direction of where the sound came from. I then suddenly saw 2 cubs tumble out of the hedgerow before scampering back in.
I last saw the cubs on 17th May 2020 and in the 2 weeks since they have clearly grown considerably in size.
I watched the area for about an hour and saw the vixen arriving on several occasions carrying food and taking it in to the hedgerow.
On one occasion, she re-emerged probably less
than 20 feet from me and certainly at a distance that was too near to close
focus my telephoto lens.
After the initial sighting of 2 cubs, I saw a cub
on a further 3 occasions and I was able to at least get one photo.
Now that I have discovered
the new location of the cubs, I will try again to see and photograph them.
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