San Juan Island has attracted more attention in recent years for its resident red fox population. The foxes come in a variety of colors, and are quite photogenic. Here, we see the traditional orange color of the species, but they are also found in black, gray, and brown coats. The foxes are non-native, and it’s thought that the myriad of colors derives from a population that was originally raised for the fur trade in the Twentieth Century.
How do they survive? They primarily prey on European rabbits, another invasive species. Here, a vixen (right) and one of her kits fight over a kill the adult brought back to the den. The kit eventually got the better part of the spoils.
Is this a composite: No
Canon 1DX
Canon 600mm + 1.4x
ISO 800
1/2000th
f/9
). Wonderful detail captured in all three. I think it is too late to pull for the one in the middle, but I always feel sorry for the the prey although I know that is nature and a part of the food chain. Excellent shot in every way. 