We’ve been keeping a close eye on Lopa and have been rewarded with several more sightings of her cubs. From what we can tell, there are three little foxes in her brood. They are still too young to be venturing far from their den and we’re yet to see them out on their own. In all our sightings to date, Lopa is very close by.
What has changed is that they are making more trips outside during daylight hours. In this photo two of them are emerging from their den to see what mum has brought back for them.
While these two were out playing, a third cub was hanging back, trying to stay out of sight (there’s always a shy one!)
It was good to see how attentive Lopa is with her cubs. Although we frequently spot her sleeping in the garden and getting a break, she is also clearly taking good care of them. I assume she is getting help from at least one of the two males we’ve seen hanging around in the area.
We’ll be keeping an eye on what’s going on with the cubs, but al the signs so far are that they are doing well.
Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 1DX Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.
Aurora JStone
4 May 2025These are wonderful and enchanting photos. They made me smile.
Words
5 May 2025It’s been some while since we’ve seen any cubs so it’s been a joy to photograph them.
Ellie Kennard
4 May 2025Great work, Momma! I knew you could do it!
Thanks for sharing these.
For the moment we have seen no evidence of cubs, in Nova Scotia. Our first sighting last year was early in June, so we’re still hoping
Words
5 May 2025Still time at your end! Here’s hoping. Our season seems to be getting slightly earlier, but I’m not complaining 🙂
Darko
4 May 2025They are so adorable!!!
Words
5 May 2025Aren’t they just 🙂
Adele
5 May 2025Excellent! Looks like you’re going to have a lot of fun with these ones 😀 I am somewhat irked to report that I’m yet to see any cubs at all this year.
Words
6 May 2025It’s the first year in quite a few that we’ve seen any cubs s it is quite exciting!. I’m sure some will show up in your neck of the woods soon.