Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Red Fox of Hokkaido

 One of the item on the checklist for most nature visitors to Hokkaido must be the Red fox.  

Red Fox of Hokkaido
After meeting my very first red fox in Notsuke Peninsula , I am more than happy to see them again in the coming days of my stay in Hokkaido.
Red Fox of Hokkaido
Red fox of Hokkaido or Ezo red fox are slightly larger than Japanese red fox that can be found in other part of Japan. Beside larger in size, another difference is their outer part of the ear and the limbs are  black.
Red Fox of Hokkaido
Of my one week in Hokkaido, I am lucky enough to see them in the garden.
Red Fox of Hokkaido

Red Fox of Hokkaido
I also spotted one at the sea side.
Red Fox of Hokkaido
I saw them in the forest too.
Red Fox of Hokkaido

Red Fox of Hokkaido
Several occasions, I saw them in the open field when we were traveling on the highway. I never get enough to watch and photograph them in action. Do you?