[wisb] Re: Fox Den (OT)
- From: Cathy Gagliardi <patcatgags@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: cat6522@xxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:48:02 +0000 (UTC)
UPDATE: for all of you that were so kind to reply.
The Den is definitely Fox (not Coyote) - the tracks this weekend after a fresh
3" of snow have Fox written all over it. Small paw prints all in a straight
line, no zig-zag at all.
We checked the den on Sat. and the dead Coon was pulled further in, so it's not
visible at all anymore at the opening.
Like so many of you suggested, it appears this Fox happened upon the CoonÂ
that was already dead, and dragged it into the den as a cache.
We did get one good photo of the Coon at the opening, who is upside-down with
teeth showing.
It's not gruesome or anything, but for anymore who is a Coon lover maybe don't
click on this link.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/BirdNutt/DeadCoon3-15-13.jpg
Thanks again for all who replied, I learned much from your comments.
 Cathy Gagliardi
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Cathy Cell" <cat6522@xxxxxxxxx>
To: wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:35:40 PM
Subject: [wisb] Fox Den (OT)
My husband got curious and checked out an active fox den on our cabin shoreline
- there is a dead raccoon inside, right at the entrance.
Could this be a scuffle between these two and the coon lost? Or perhaps a meal
for reserve?
I thought about removing the coon and set it on the ice for our local Bald
Eagles to eat, but not if this is a meal the fox will need for her pups.
Coyotes were so vocal last night, I fear they might find the coon and pups.
Any and all suggestions are welcomed.
Thank you,
Cathy Gagliardi
Birchwood, WI
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