Fox noises

[mh68]

Originally Posted by tawnyman

Thanks for the link to the fox noises, mh68. I seem to hear the 'territorial' cry from time to time in my urban garden. It was very disturbing being woken to it at 5 in the morning. Not sure what the pet rabbits down in the garden thought of it too!

I`d love to have them visit the garden more often, but despite Foxes using the nearby fields regularly I`ve only had very occasional sightings in the garden/street.

Mark H

[C C]

Originally Posted by mh68

I think the yap-yap type call is classed as a contact call. Here`s a link to various Fox calls some of which are classified into various types....

The Fox Forest

Mark H

That's the call i seam to hear the most. And if you can imitate you will get a response.The sounds that shiver me are when they are fighting, very vocal.

Interesting link Mark, but can not get the recordings to work.

Regards Christian.

[lapwing_girl]

Thanks a bunch guys! Really useful info. And cheers for the links.
(Can't believe how quickly the answers came - top job!).

[Goldfynche]

I frequently have three young cubs arguing and scrapping in the undergrowth, at the bottom of the garden. I have had extremely confrontational foxes on my patio, in broad daylight. Sitting back on their haunches, wide eyed, ears back, teeth bared. But it all seems to be just posturing.
The sound, I think I enjoy most, is the infrequent, gentle warbling sound they make. Usually at night.

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by Goldfynche

I have had extremely confrontational foxes on my patio, in broad daylight. Sitting back on their haunches, wide eyed, ears back, teeth bared.

I'd give 'em confrontation!

I love foxes and we leave food out in the garden for them, but they need to know their place. Any 'confrontation' marlarkey from them will get short shrift from me and they'll get a lesson in who's the top predator around here - even if it's just a good chasing!

Jim