This morning we got up bright and early to make the 40 minute drive to a fox den in time to catch the morning light. Then we waited almost an hour for the family to make its appearance. We were just starting to wonder if they were even still in the den when Jessica spotted one of the adults coming out of the woods. The adult went to the entrance of the den and started making noises, calling the kits to come outside. Just seconds later we saw one little fox head pop up out of the den, then another, then another until finally there were 5 of them out in the open! All 6 of them (the five kits and the parent) sat right at the entrance to the den for a minute or two, then the adult went off into the woods. For the next half hour to 45 minutes we watched the five kits run around and play, then it was time to head back. It sure was a fun start to our Saturday!
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