I recently doubled the number of cameras I have posted in strategic locations in a nearby forest of Lyme, New Hampshire. Last week I shared my first video of beavers, busy collecting trees and repairing their dams; then some video of other visitors to that same brook. Today I return to my traditional stomping grounds, where we get to see who was roaming that hill… the steep/rocky east side, the flat hilltop, and the vernal pool (now dry) on the west side. The video opens with a view of a beautiful canine, provides two angles on a mature buck (with unusual markings, whom we saw in this location last month), startles us with a one-eared black bear (shouldn’t he be asleep by now?), and ends with a flock of turkeys. I left out most of the (many) deer, and the deer hunters 😉 Check out the video, and read on for more information about the canine.
What sort of canine do we see in the opening clip? It looks to be the size of a coyote, with tinges of black and grey… like a coyote. Its fur carries a strong red theme, like a red fox. Maybe it is a coyfox? Nope: coyotes and foxes cannot interbreed. “An animal that looks like a coyfox is, most likely, a coyote with either erythrism (a condition causing reddish fur coloration) or leucism (a condition causing blonde or gold coloration). Most coyotes with these genes are not “pure” coyotes, but distant descendants of wolves and feral dogs. Leucism, in some coyotes, has been linked to a male golden retriever who joined a coyote family decades ago in Newfoundland, ….”
Another clue this is a coyote: its tail is tipped in black, whereas a fox tail is tipped in white.
David Kotz 
What a captivating and beautifully detailed blog post! 🌟 Your observations of the wildlife in Lyme during November are not only insightful but also incredibly vivid. I felt as if I were walking alongside you, taking in the crisp autumn air and observing nature’s quiet wonders.
I particularly loved how you captured the unique behaviors of the animals and painted such a clear picture of the landscape. Your photography adds so much value to the narrative, perfectly complementing your storytelling and bringing the scenes to life.
As someone who has been traveling across Europe for over 12 years, I’ve learned to appreciate these quieter moments in nature, away from the usual tourist spots. It’s this kind of thoughtful storytelling that inspired me to create Europa.tips, a platform where I share travel tips and uncover hidden gems across Europe. Your post reminded me of the importance of slowing down and truly observing the world around us.
Thank you for sharing such a peaceful and reflective piece. Your love for nature and attention to detail shine through every word, and I’m already looking forward to your next post.
Warm regards,
Jaseph
Another suggestion for how to differentiate a fox vs coyote:
https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/mammals-in-massachusetts/fox-vs-coyote