Taken Up Residence

This morning I came down to find this in my yard. The fox sleeping all snug and comfy on my lawn. I went to let my cats out, saw the fox and quickly shut the door. It's taken up residence in my yard! I went and got my camera and took these photos from the window.

It saw me and stayed put. We made eye contact and it was completely unaffected by my presents. If anything it seemed bored by me and just sprawled out and went back to sleep.

Shortly there after, my cat Luka, jumped out the window, puffed himself up and went for the fox. The fox jumped up and ran with Luka chasing after it. I haven't seen either of them since and I'm trying to remain calm and hope that the fact that the fox ran away is a good sign that Luka is OK and just standing guard somewhere.

Comments

Mike said…

Great pics Er! They look like real professional wildlife photos you are great with a camera.

8:34 PM

Travel With Lulu said…

What a cutie pie! We have a lot of them in our 'garden' too

Just found you via Top 25 Expat Mom Blogs - another American expat mom in England :) XOL

6:13 AM

Erren said…

Welcome Happy Homemaker! I know what you mean - always nice to find other fellow Americans living here. Where are you living?

12:53 PM

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