enigma wrote in
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"ntantiques" wrote in
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David Bockman wrote:


Possibly a fox. They like to lay up for part of the night
and let the

rodents come to them. I've observed Red Foxes here in
Virginia make 'daybeds' in my drifts of forget-me-nots and
other comfy groundcovers
that
affords them some camouflage as they await their next hot
meal.

--
David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
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Hadn't thought of a fox, but it's a good possibility
especially since the depressed areas are very close to a
couple of fresh vole/mole tunnel openings. If a fox wants
to dine on those little devils, it's more than ok by me. As
long as he doesn't mess with the cats or become a
vegetarian, a fox would be welcome guest. Thanks for the
help

foxes will eat cats, but they'd have to be pretty hungry...
try encouraging one of your neighbors to keep free range
chickens. that'll keep your cats safe
lee


We had a large population of feral cats which has been substantially
thinned by the foxes. Now the only feral cats I see are major beefy boys
who look like they can hold their own.... last week I was awakened by
caterwauling and a weird yelping sound; I investigated and found a feral
cat cornered up against the side of my house being repeatedly charged by a
fox. The fox would leisurely step close, the cat would strike, and the fox
would yelp and jump back. I think probably over time the cat would become
exhausted and the fox could move in and finish the cat off, however I broke
up the fight and each went off like lightning in different directions.

--
David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7)
email:
http://beyondgardening.com/Albums