Gray Fox

The positive aspects of living in a rural area far outweigh the disadvantages when it comes to the abundant and varied wildlife with whom we share the solitude. 

This petite, shy desert gray fox likes to eat berries from the juniper and manzanita bushes outside the studio window. 

It’s a real treat when s/he comes around at dawn or late afternoon/early evening dusk.  Once satiated on berries and bugs, s/he will often sit or lie under one of the trees for a spell, which is especially delightful to observe. 

Mostly silvery gray in color, with a shawl-like mane of russet red, Paul once saw her/him climb the cottonwood tree with the finesse of a cat! 

“Gray Fox”, © 2012 Cathy Gazda, 6” x 6”, Graphite.   ♥