“Men have forgotten this truth,” said the fox.
“But you must not forget it.
You become responsible, forever,
For what you have tamed.”
– Antoine de Saint Exupery
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
Gray Fox arrived to the walled garden as a delicious secret
Gray Fox- JoHanna Massey November 2017 Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae Genus: Urocyon
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Gray Fox : Order: Carnivora Family: Canidae
Genus: Urocyon
Thank you so much for stopping by and your kind words. I am pleased to introduce you to Gray Fox. All my best to you.
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Love the idea of the gray fox as a totem for you. Before your wonderful photos I had never seen a gray fox. Ours are all red and a real pest. I love your description of your visitor. Thank you.
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I really enjoyed creating this particular photo essay. Foxes are every bit as good at camouflage as the lizards here in the high desert. I decided long ago that when I see a Fox, it is because the fox is choosing to show itself to me. Thanks for sharing a Fox story, and thank you for your kind words.
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What a graceful and delightful tale, JoHanna. Grey Fox sounds like a perfect totem for you. We had a pair living on our property for a while. But distemper wiped out the local population. They are gradually making a come back. When one was killed down on the road in front of our property, its partner sat down there for several nights howling in agony. –Curt
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Wonderful to learn about the Gray Fox. Thanks for the pictures.
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Oh thank you so much for your kind words.It truly was an exquisite moment. So glad to hear you enjoyed.
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What a wonderful narrative. I loved the line, “In a quick graceful leap Gray Fox is atop the vine sheltered corner where garden walls meet…” It captures that exquisite moment where reality and mystery merge to form a lasting memory. Just perfect. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Thank you Nancy. I am always amazed at the variety of wild critters that show up in the neighborhoods. Hope your Thanksgiving went well and joyous and that you are embracing the holiday season with joy. All my best to you my Arizona friend.
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Such a beautiful description of the Gray Fox! Loved your story telling along with descriptive facts! What beautiful pictures you got of this gorgeous creature! Thanks my friend!
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JoHanna, your pictures are wonderful. How you were able to capture so many pics of the grey fox is amazing. He/she must be pleased to be your totem.
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Sure thing. My pleasure. 😊😊
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Yes, they are shy and elusive and these visitations only occur every couple of years. But they do occur, and it has always just been magic for me. Thank you for your comments and your contributing to the conversation.
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Oh thank you so much. As has been the usual since I first had Gray Foxes show up in my life, this one has vanished after a good visit. So glad you enjoyed the telling. Appreciated your kind words.
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That’s wild! Fox are generally very shy and elusive, at least ours are. We have red fox in our neck of the woods, but they’re very rarely visible. 😃
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Beautifully told. What a gorgeous fox! And you got such great pictures of her visits. I loved that you were both telling a story and providing factual information and your own experience.
Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving too!
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