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Chasbarnard@aol.com
Sat, Jul 4, 2009 12:40 PM

Yesterday, I  incorrectly posted that there were 2 Gray Fox at Pine  Creek
in Fairfield.  It turns out that they were just 2 very young coyotes.  In
trying to figure out what they were, I had relied upon one field mark in
particular - the top of the tail had a black line from rump to tail tip. The
Peterson series field guide to mammals points that out as a field mark for
Gray Fox. However, I have since learned that coyotes can sometimes show this
feature also. Thanks to Rick Bowers via Jim Zipp for help in this. Rick also
pointed out differences in the facial pattern which helped to ID them as
young  coyotes rather than Gray Fox.

I didn't see them run - which also would have helped in the ID.  Coyotes
hold their tails down when running, while foxes hold their tails  straight
out behind them.  My apologies for the error.

Charlie Barnard
Stratford
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Yesterday, I incorrectly posted that there were 2 Gray Fox at Pine Creek in Fairfield. It turns out that they were just 2 very young coyotes. In trying to figure out what they were, I had relied upon one field mark in particular - the top of the tail had a black line from rump to tail tip. The Peterson series field guide to mammals points that out as a field mark for Gray Fox. However, I have since learned that coyotes can sometimes show this feature also. Thanks to Rick Bowers via Jim Zipp for help in this. Rick also pointed out differences in the facial pattern which helped to ID them as young coyotes rather than Gray Fox. I didn't see them run - which also would have helped in the ID. Coyotes hold their tails down when running, while foxes hold their tails straight out behind them. My apologies for the error. Charlie Barnard Stratford **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221323013x1201367230/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JulystepsfooterNO62)