Hum Doodles

I’m so happy to see this herd of deer again. It’s been well over a year since I last saw them in this particular location and they seem to be healthy, flourishing and oh how they’ve matured. The males are just stunning!

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I’m finally finding some time to be back in my studio to prepare pieces for upcoming shows.

This is my depiction of a personal favorite photo taken from this past spring. I'm so delighted to befriend this adventurous little fox family and I’m looking forward to photographing and painting many more wonderful memories!🧡
I hope you like it...

"Simpatico"

16 x 20 inches, acrylics on canvas

Eastern Kingbird searching for ground insects

Enjoyed sitting on my porch in the autumn sun today and the squirrels were quite entertaining.

Thirsty little Titmouse 💦

Early birds!🪱

Spotted this little sweetheart crossing the road the other night. I made a u-turn and pulled into the parking lot so we could have a stare down contest. Unfortunately, she looks a bit sickly☹️

Well, hello there, gorgeous

“Demure”

…and stay out!

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I love the natural framing surrounding this peaceful beauty

Autumn is a crucial time in a red fox’s life cycle. There comes a time in a young fox’s life when they feel the call to either remain in their parents’ territory or to venture away from familiar surroundings and establish their own domain. Not yet a year old, this is a very pivotal move, and it is called dispersal.

Although we can’t possibly know for sure what specific hallmarks spark this urge. We can logically assume this prompting could include various factors such as the availability (or lack) of natural resources and the avoidance of overpopulating an area with multiple generations of the same family, thus running the risk of inbreeding. Oftentimes, foxes are simply forced out by one or more dominant siblings.

Remaining close to the den home has its benefits, such as terrain familiarity, established shelters, and safety. Natural selection excluded, staying home could also possibly allow a fox to enjoy an increased lifespan.

Striking out on their own can be quite dangerous, as young foxes often travel fairly long distances and are unfamiliar with passageways. Venturing onto other fox territories and bustling roadways poses a great threat. Other factors, such as finding adequate shelter and a potential mate, are additional concerns.

We can do our small part to assist our furry friends by driving cautiously, especially when passing through wooded areas, even in residential areas. Stay alert when driving country or less traveled roadways, open fields, and farmland. At night, when foxes are most active, consider lightly tapping your horn every few seconds as you drive through these same areas. This is helpful to deer, raccoons, and other animals too.

We can also get involved in town meetings when land development topics are on the table. Large reductions in natural land environments to make way for subdivisions force animals (who would prefer to stay rather reclusive) into unknown, unsafe areas. Perhaps there’s a compromise that is beneficial to us all.

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I saw this young beauty foraging through the shrubbery earlier this week. It was a good distance away and quite difficult to get a clear shot of her.

Fortunately, there was just enough light left to have the image to be halfway decent, so I waited, not knowing if or where she’d pop up next.

As luck would have it, I had this one and only opportunity, as she came clearly into view for a hot second before slipping into the shadows of tall grass.