Who's Watching Who?

 Foxes have a reputation for being curious. I have no idea how long this guy was watching me. I was struggling to get a picture of a doe from my kayak when I glanced up to see this curious onlooker. The local foxes like to do a bit of early morning beach-combing when there are no people around. Lots of tasty bits can wash-up overnight so it's worth the effort to be curious.




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