Public perception of Foxes in urban areas

[Farplace]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

I see there's no recorder listed for Dorset on the Mammal Society's list.

Travelling at speed through deer infested country side? Try a Save-A-Deer whistle. Deer whistle / accident prevention - The animal alert safety warning device. available from garage near you.

Looks interesting. I see it stops those pesky kangaroos from being run over too.

[Red Robin]

Originally Posted by The Woodman

I see there's no recorder listed for Dorset on the Mammal Society's list.

Travelling at speed through deer infested country side? Try a Save-A-Deer whistle. Deer whistle / accident prevention - The animal alert safety warning device. available from garage near you.

....I would add that that particular stretch of road is designed to accommodate high speed (way beyond the UK's national limit) and that the road conditions were dry with excellent visibility, no other traffic, and there are no deer warning signs in the locality. I moved over to the 'fast' lane on spotting them and purposely didn't frighten them away with my Italian triple airhorns (loud for good safety reasons) which was my first instinct - There would be no telling which direction they would have headed in, probably the woods but.

That Deer Whistle seems a very good idea. I see that it's airflow operated but does it make a sound audible to humans and therefore be a constant sound? My car's aftermarket air intake makes a fair bit of noiz anyway but not enough to alert a deer I would have thought unless I suddenly lift off my throttle and the turbo DV joins the concert. If it was being sold on fleeBay I'd suggest it might be a con. I think I'll check it out further.

[Red Robin]

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Aha.... That Deer Whistle seems to be a great idea.

FAQ's: Deer Warning, Animal Alert, Accident Prevention - Arvada, Colorado

Thanks for posting about it Driving at night on A31 across The New Forest is another area to be on extra alert. Could be fun too (RR goes off to inform all his car buddies)........

[davecatt]

Originally Posted by davecatt

Is it not significant that in rural areas the fox population has not increased despite the ban on hunting them and yet the deer population has increased?

Has anyone considered the possibility that a larger predator that formerly preyed on the deer,have now taken to preying on their old canine adversary now that they arent having to compete with the top predator (Humans in red coats on big horses)?

This may also be the reason for the urban fox population increasing. However those living in areas that still allow people to dump black bin bags on the pavement for collection may eventually find they are at risk from the same predator population expanding and finding the ideal place to hide in wait for their prey (a pile of black plastic bags)what a Catastrophe

What do you think Ric?

Interesting response,however it dose not address the possibility that Big Cats may find Fox a suitable prey in urban areas,especially those towns that still have black bin bags left out on the street.

Back to you Ric

[Red Robin]

STAND BY YOUR BEDS !!

Sorry to be still meandering off topic into an oxbow lake (I'm good at that), but those deer whistles are available in the UK:

Deerwhistles Online Shop - Provided by Infohost Ltd

They should also work on other wildlife. I think I'll start a thread in the carnobambi section of WAB. Should I wear my flameproof suit?

As you were....... AT EASE !!

[nightshade]

Deer and Badger were always a problem (no kerb drill) so I resorted to driving over cats-eyes on the approach to expected problem areas.
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/fo...pity-bump.html

[Kellyn]

Hi all,

I'm writing from a television company and we are currenly making a program about Urban foxes.

We are looking for people with known urban fox dens either in thier gardens or nearby.

If this is you and you are interested in getting involved then I would love to talk to you. You can send me a direct e-mail to fox@windfallfilms.com.

Best wishes,

Kelly