Grey fox 2

 this is from a camera trap set in paso robles california that included striped skunk, mule deer and domestic cow. but most noteworthy this gray fox, native to california but under increasing pressure from the introduced eastern redfox that has been competing for territory and prey. The grey fox is becoming one of my favorites.

Gray fox

I was lucky enough to get a wandering gray fox on the camera trap that i had set to target bobcat and pigs. I wish he was a little more nonchalant about the scent lure that i placed on the rock but either way I'll take it. Although i knew the gray fox were active in our area this is the first confirmation I've had of one. I've seen and got photo of the red fox multiple times but the gray fox are primarily nocturnal making them more elusive. ( see older posts red fox for photos). I'm pretty sure this is a male due to the large size.