Hiking the shoreline of Bic National Park (parc national du Bic) in Quebec, waiting for the water to push out a little further so we are able to pass around boulders and cliffs that are only passable during low tide. While stopped and listening to gently crashing waves and breathing in salty air this little red fox appears from the scattered boulders waiting with us until the water will recede enough for the hike to continue.
We are walking beside the immense St. Lawrence River (Le fleuve Saint-Laurent) as it opens up to the Gulf of St Lawrence, which then flows into the North Atlantic Ocean. The river becomes tidal somewhere around Quebec City, about 300 km upstream of where we are walking and it does feel like being on the cusp of the ocean.
September might be the best month to take a vacation. The best time for missing the summer crowds and peak insect season while still basking in (mostly) gorgeous weather.
© Karen McRae, 2015
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Terrific shots!
Thank you, Steven!
🙂
Wow, seems strange somehow to see a fox at the beach. I suppose they need a holiday too!
Wonderful photos Karen.
Impressive series!
On more thorough reading I realise you are quite a way from the beach proper Karen, so my comment above isn’t really accurate. Following the link it looks an amazing place. Enjoy!
Amazingly tame he appears to be, fabulous coastline..rough and wild.
Awwww, what a lovely encounter! 🙂
What a beautiful little creature.
What a beautiful habitat and a lovely companion to share it with!
Glorious weather, scenery, creatures and images!
terrific!
Love the second to last shot of the silhouetted rock. It’s like an ogre waiting to be awakened. (And who doesn’t love a wee baby fox?) What a terrific day you had.
What a beautiful sighting, Karen. I have fond memories of my grandparent’s home on the St. Lawrence near Clayton, NY. Such fun times. (miles from you, I’m sure!)
I love how you have captured the fox. Just beautiful!
Adorable little fox ❤️
Aw, man that is beautiful! Soooooo cute. What an amazing little guy! Thanks Karen.
Ohhhh!!! So cuuute…Seems to be he is also enjoying the beach and the nice weather… Good series!!!
Aw! What a little sweetie! Great shots, Karen.
What a beautiful place…I’m not envious a bit. 😀
And very compelling images, too, Karen.
Lovely! Thank you, Karen, for sharing the beauty of little red fo images..
Those wonderful jagged rocks! What imposing and powerful scenery, topped off with the softness and colour of the little fox.
wow…what sweet photos
I LOVE foxes! These are absolutely amazing photos.
Wow, what a beautiful landscape and what a cute little fox!!! Thanks for these pictures, really enjoyed them!!! 😊
So incredibly cute and impressive scenery. You are right, September is a great time to travel.
The landscape here is incredible and for you to have caught this fox amidst it all is beautiful Karen…great shots.
How beautiful! That fox, the picture with it’s eyes closed, stunning. Would love to travel there!