Mating Season for Maryland Foxes
My sister, Wynne, has a very large back yard and she told me she could hear the foxes at night.
This is a Maryland Department of Natural Resources announcement:
Have you heard any strange noises outside lately? Or, have you recently seen foxes during the day?
We're in the midst of fox mating season in Maryland. During this time, local foxes are actively seeking (and calling for) mates, as well as marking territories and digging dens. Out of our two fox species, the red fox is quite vocal during mating season with females letting out a cry known as the vixen call. To some, this call sounds much like a young child screaming and can be quite unsettling.
You can hear the vixen call, as well as other red fox noises here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6NuhlibHsM
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