Archive for year: 2024

The twelfth in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In December, the fox breeding season begins to intensify, with males competing for vixens and the night air filled with barks and shrieks. At the same time, the festive season creates a surge in food waste, attracting foxes to gardens in search of easy meals. Learn how these seasonal changes in behaviour could impact your garden and discover practical tips to keep your space secure during this busy and eventful time for foxes.

The tenth in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In October, the young foxes have matured into sub-adults, marking the peak of their independence. Family units break apart as the dispersal process intensifies, with foxes establishing new territories and engaging in more solitary behaviour. Learn how these changes can impact your garden and discover strategies to manage any disruptions effectively.

The eighth in this series exploring fox activity throughout the year. In August, the cubs are nearly fully grown and starting to display more serious rivalries as they prepare for independence. With people at home for the school holidays, fox activity is more noticeable than ever. Find out how this increased fox presence might impact your garden, and what you can do to keep disruptions to a minimum.

The sixth in this series exploring what foxes are up to during each month of the year. June is a time when the cubs are nearly two-thirds the size of the adults and become more adventurous, venturing farther from the den. The vixen and dog fox begin to teach them hunting skills while reducing their dependency on provided food. Hear how the cubs practice independence and why it’s essential to protect your garden from their digging.

The fourth in this series exploring what foxes are up to during each month of the year. April is the month when fox cubs start venturing out of the den and exploring their surroundings. The vixen begins making short trips for food while still caring for the cubs. What challenges do the young cubs face? How do they start to establish a hierarchy? Have a listen to find out what you can expect foxes to be doing in your garden this month.

The second in this series exploring what foxes are doing during each month of the year. February is. relatively quiet month in the world of the fox after the carnage of the mating season. The pregnant vixens are prepping for giving birth to their litter of cubs, while the males are putting their paws up taking it easy! Have a listen to this episode and see if this is what’s happening in your garden.