Incredible Footage From Motion Sensors

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

May 19, 2021 12:31pm CST

Sharing a photo that really scared me to see from my new trail camera. This is a Fox. One of the biggest predators for small animals. And baby rabbits. Thankfully he could not jump the fence or dig his way under. He tried both. I watched a video and was very afraid for the babies. They are safe. He gave up. Since then, we talked to farmers and the local co-op for ways of deterring the foxes. And the story continues. Photo is from the trail camera. This was snapped by the motion sensor at 2:am. You can see the date, time and temperature is at the bottom of the photo. Amazing, right! The arrow is pointing to the rabbit nest, in the ground.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

19 May 21

Amazing camera. Yes, foxes are dangerous to small animals.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

The day time photos are in color. Amazing sensors at night. I hope he does not return.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

@Nevena83 It would be good if you could get one. They make all different types and sizes. Maybe you can find one to order. I am trying ways to keep the fox away.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

19 May 21

@CarolDM It would be good to have such a camera, because my yard is huge and I don't have a fence. I believe I would be surprised to see everything. I believe the fox will come back because she sniffed them and won't give up until she finds a way to get to them.

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@Juliaacv (50051)

• Canada

19 May 21

I don't like to see fox for that very reason. I hope that he stays on the other side of that fence.

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@Juliaacv (50051)

• Canada

19 May 21

@CarolDM The Momma bunny is watching and she will move the nest if she feels it a dangerous place.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

I know. And I hope the deterrents we have in place will keep him away for now.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

@Juliaacv Yes if she can before it's too late. She watches from a distance and only feeds once a day.

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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)

• United States

19 May 21

Oh No! So glad the fox was unsuccessful. Hopefully the local farmers have good tips on deterring him.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

I freaked out! But they are safe, he went on for now. We got some good tips.

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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)

• United States

19 May 21

@CarolDM I do not blame you! I am sure it was heart stopping to watch the fox approach on camera!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes it was, still afraid for these tiny babies.

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@Fleura (29677)

• United Kingdom

19 May 21

Glad they are still safe. How long before they are 'grown up'?

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@Fleura (29677)

• United Kingdom

19 May 21

@CarolDM thanks, I will look out for it.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

Have been reading a lot about them. At 4-5 weeks old, they are weaned from the mother. Writing a post about it soon.

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@everwonderwhy (7132)

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19 May 21

Wow! That's an amazing shot. Do you see the video simultaneously?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

Yes, there are different settings. I have it set to take a photo, then a 20-second video.

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Keith Henthorne

@Scrapper88 (5983)

• United States

19 May 21

Seeing the picture now makes me to want to get a web cam or something like that.

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Keith Henthorne

@Scrapper88 (5983)

• United States

19 May 21

@CarolDM It depends on what they cost before I get one.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

@Scrapper88 They range in price, depending on the type and the extras. Anywhere between $35. and up.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

It is amazing what you can see. And in the day tine it is color of course.

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@kaylachan (65344)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 May 21

Those rabits are lucky that the fox couldn't figure out how to get to them.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

I was so sacred. They are safe for now.

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@FourWalls (65390)

• United States

20 May 21

Foxes are beautiful animals, but they have nasty eating habits. Great picture. You’re obviously loving that camera!!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

Yes they are but not right now. Loving the camera.

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@wolfgirl569 (102054)

• Marion, Ohio

20 May 21

Its a great photo of him. I dont know personally if it works, but have heard many people say to have a boy or man pee in the area you see the fox. In this case on the fence posts as that is where an animal would mark. That is a common answer when I see people ask in the chicken groups.

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@wolfgirl569 (102054)

• Marion, Ohio

21 May 21

@CarolDM Hope it works. I have been seeing one way in the back here. Told it out there it is fine. I see it getting close to my coops it will be a goner.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 May 21

@wolfgirl569 So far it has worked.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

A little too good maybe. I was so scared. We have done just that Eva.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

19 May 21

Thank goodness for that fence! I’d spray deer repellent for good measure. Hope he doesn’t return.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

19 May 21

@CarolDM Right! Poor bunny.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

I have to be careful not to scare the rabbit off. I will share later what we did, for now.

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@Shiva49 (26470)

• Singapore

19 May 21

Nocturnal animals looking for prey. Lucky it could do no damage to the babies.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

I know, and I knew they were out there. It can kill the babies but not this time.

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@NJChicaa (118480)

• United States

19 May 21

We see fox at the beach all the time

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

It is different to see them around baby rabbits.

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@Ronrybs (18341)

• London, England

19 May 21

Urban foxes are a problem here for people who keep rabbits and I know some around here have chickens as well. Must be a constant battle to keep foxes out

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@Ronrybs (18341)

• London, England

20 May 21

@CarolDM I would have thought that coyotes are a bigger problem and from what I've read they are becoming quite the urban dwellers

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

@Ronrybs They used to be until homes were built behind us. Foxes seem to be worse here for the farmers. I am more in a rural setting.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

Yes they can be a problem. The farmers here have a time with them. Got some tips from them how to try and keep them away. It can be a battle, and coyotes as well.

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Freddy Antonius Limbong

@PastorFreddy (29)

• Jakarta, Indonesia

20 May 21

thank you for the writing, have a good day and may God always be with you

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

Thanks!

@popciclecold (37904)

• United States

20 May 21

Wow, thatbis scary, good thing you got that camera when you did, and at 2am..I hope you find something to deter the foxes.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

I know, the camera has really paid off. Working on the foxes.

@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

20 May 21

Wow! Your camera is amazing

Good thing you have high fences there.

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@m_audrey6788 (58472)

• Germany

21 May 21

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

Thanks! I agree.

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@RebeccasFarm (88351)

• Arvada, Colorado

19 May 21

Nice Carol have fun now with all the things you capture.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

Thanks! A lot of predators.

@Marilynda1225 (81807)

• United States

20 May 21

Amazing what your camera has captured. Hope those poor little bunnies stay safe and certainly glad that fox couldn't get to them.

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@Marilynda1225 (81807)

• United States

20 May 21

@CarolDM we've had bunnies here but never followed them from nest to freedom. Should be interesting to follow your babies

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

Thanks! I am afraid for the babies.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

@Marilynda1225 Thanks! I love this sort of thing, as you know.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (59745)

• Centralia, Washington

19 May 21

You better take a tranquilizer every time you think about checking out the camera footage. It looks like its going to be rough going.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

19 May 21

I will let my husband look at it first. I know I know. I am not good at this rabbit thing. I prefer birds.

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@Rashnag (30593)

• Surat, India

20 May 21

Good to know that baby rabbits are safe. Have a good day. Take care

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@Rashnag (30593)

• Surat, India

21 May 21

@CarolDM your welcome dear

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

20 May 21

So far they are. Thanks!

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