We Have Red Fox Kits To Watch This Spring – LIVE!

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news —we have an active red fox den with six kits on camera and streaming live! It’s been seven years since we last had the chance to showcase one of nature’s most elusive and fascinating mammals in real-time, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them back.

The den is located in a quiet, wooded area with minimal disturbance, giving us a rare, front-row seat to one of the most intimate parts of a red fox’s life: raising a family. So far, activity around the den has been picking up, and we’re hopeful that we’ll soon get to see the vixen tending to her kits as they grow and start to explore the world just beyond the safety of the den entrance.

Why It Matters:
Red foxes are notoriously secretive during denning season, and it’s not easy to find an active den, let alone set up a camera that doesn’t interfere with their natural behavior. This camera setup allows us—and you—to watch these animals from a respectful distance while gaining insight into their daily lives, parenting behaviors, and the development of the kits.

Whether you’re a longtime follower of our streams or just discovering the magic of watching wildlife live, this is a rare and special opportunity you won’t want to miss.

🔴 Watch the Live Stream: https://pixcams.com/fox-den-cam/

Stay tuned to PixCams.com and follow us on social media for updates, highlight clips, and behind-the-scenes moments from the den. Let’s see what this fox family has in store for us!

Meet the Red Fox: One of Nature’s Cleverest Creatures

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is one of the most widely distributed and recognizable mammals in the world. Known for their striking reddish coat, bushy tail (often tipped in white), and sharp, intelligent features, red foxes are as beautiful as they are resourceful. In fact, their adaptability is one of the key reasons they’ve successfully spread across North America, Europe, Asia, and even parts of North Africa and Australia.

Red foxes are highly intelligent, solitary animals that rely on their keen senses of smell, sight, and hearing to hunt and navigate their environment. Their diet is incredibly diverse and flexible—while they’re skilled hunters of small mammals like mice, voles, and rabbits, they’ll also eat birds, insects, fruits, berries, and even carrion. This opportunistic diet helps them survive in a wide variety of habitats, from deep forests and farmland to suburban neighborhoods.

Despite their bold appearance, red foxes are remarkably secretive, especially during the denning season. They dig or repurpose burrows—often called dens—to raise their young in spring. These dens are usually well-hidden, often located in wooded areas, under brush piles, or along slopes with good drainage. A typical litter contains 4–6 kits, and the vixen will care for them tirelessly for several weeks while the male (if present) provides food.

Red foxes are most active during the early morning and evening hours (crepuscular), though they may venture out at night as well. While they generally live alone or in small family groups, foxes communicate through a variety of vocalizations, tail movements, and scent marking. Their haunting screams and barks are often heard during the breeding season in late winter.

Though they are common, seeing a red fox in the wild is still a special experience—and being able to watch a family grow and interact from the safety of a live camera feed is even more rare. These animals remind us just how clever and resilient wildlife can be when given space to thrive. With their curious behavior, graceful movements, and playful young, red foxes never fail to capture our imagination.

Hard-Earned Wisdom: What 2018 Taught Us About Streaming Foxes

This year’s red fox den live stream is especially meaningful because it’s the first time since 2018 that we’ve had an opportunity to capture a red fox family in real time. Back in 2018, we were thrilled to locate an active den and quickly moved to set up a camera to begin live streaming. But despite our best efforts, that experience came with some hard lessons.

Not long after setting up the camera, the vixen (female fox) picked up on our presence in the area. Red foxes are incredibly sensitive during the denning season, and even minimal human activity can be enough to cause them to relocate. That’s exactly what happened—within days, she moved her kits to a new den a few hundred yards away. We quickly moved the camera to the new location, this time setting it up more than 100 feet from the den to give her extra space. Unfortunately, even with that additional buffer, she was still uneasy and ultimately moved the den location again.

That experience taught us a lot. We realized that to successfully stream a red fox den, we needed to be ahead of the curve—getting the camera into position before denning activity began. This allows the fox to get accustomed to the camera’s presence naturally, without associating it with human intrusion. With this year’s setup, we made sure to identify the site early and placed the camera well in advance, with minimal disturbance and a good deal of patience.

In fact, we’ve come to learn that red foxes are perhaps the most challenging species to stream during the spring season. Their tolerance for human scent and activity around the den site is remarkably low compared to other animals we’ve filmed. While owls, songbirds, and even bald eagles can be surprisingly tolerant of nearby human presence, red foxes demand a much more hands-off approach if we want a chance to witness their secretive world.

This year, we’ve taken all those lessons to heart—and it’s paying off. We’re hopeful this setup will allow us to watch the kits grow and thrive without disruption. Stay tuned for what’s sure to be a fascinating journey into the heart of red fox family life!

What to Expect This Spring and Summer at the Red Fox Den

If we’re lucky enough to follow this red fox family all season, there’s so much fascinating behavior we might witness. Red fox kits are typically born in early spring, and the first few weeks are spent deep inside the safety of the den. During this time, you likely won’t see much activity—just the vixen (mother fox) occasionally coming and going as she cares for her newborns.

Around 3 to 4 weeks after birth, things get exciting. The kits begin to poke their heads out of the den entrance and slowly start to explore their surroundings. At this stage, they’re still a bit wobbly, but full of curiosity. You may catch them engaging in play-fighting, pouncing, and chasing each other—a vital part of developing the hunting and social skills they’ll need later on. This playful behavior is one of the highlights of watching a fox den unfold live!

As the weeks go on, the kits grow quickly. By 6 to 8 weeks, they’re much more coordinated and adventurous. The vixen may start leaving them alone for longer periods, and both parents (if the male is present) may bring in prey to teach the kits how to eat solid food. You might see them playing tug-of-war with a squirrel or mouse, or burying leftovers around the den.

By late summer, typically around 12 to 14 weeks of age, the young foxes will begin to spend more time away from the den. They gradually become more independent and may start venturing out on short solo excursions. Eventually, the den site will be abandoned altogether as the kits disperse into nearby territory or continue roaming to find their own.

Watching a red fox family grow up on camera is a truly special experience. The bond between the mother and her kits, the rapid development, and the moments of mischief and discovery offer a unique glimpse into a world that’s often hidden from human eyes.