Was going to title this post, "The Mother," until I learned that both parents care for the kits....not sure if these shots are of mom or dad!

Same here with the bobcats and I didn't know it either! Beautiful animals and great shots... how lucky to have seen this! DancingDolphin · 2012-07-10: 08:47

ooooo #4! excellent. i love these sly foxes ????? · 2012-07-10: 08:57

Double WOW Marsha!. That #4 is going to my faves for sure...at the top!! jeffcornish · 2012-07-10: 08:57

the #4 is absolutely my favourite ;)) !! love these pics :) mycolorworld · 2012-07-10: 09:01

Such a beautiful set! Love the editinng choices. What a amazing sight to see them in person, it must be! Thank you for sharing. Patricia132 · 2012-07-10: 09:03

This is a beautiful set!! Great capture!! HoosierAtHeART · 2012-07-10: 09:08

With 9 babies, I hope both mom and dad are about, it would be hard work for a single parent... you are so lucky to be able to see them so clearly, they must be very relaxed with you around! Annbramwell · 2012-07-10: 09:09

Wow what a capture very cool mystic1 · 2012-07-10: 09:11

Stunning captures! #5 is my favorite! darfoster · 2012-07-10: 10:11

excellent captures! The eyes of this magnificent animal intrigue me. I love the last one urmysunshine · 2012-07-10: 10:18

I can't tell the difference either. I have never been able to tell if mom or dad is with the kids with all kids of birds! Great shots! #2 is just WOW!! I bet they look even prettier now that the winter coat is off! Lucky you to see this!! SUPER shots! SheriJ · 2012-07-10: 12:05

WAhooooOOOOO!!!!!! you are great!! Dropblue · 2012-07-10: 12:34

many times animals are better parents thean men.great pity to write this. gonia · 2012-07-10: 14:54

Great shots...love #2 ...and #4 is stunning. LAZYWASP · 2012-07-10: 15:07

Marsha, these are superb. I particularly love #2, and the way the back light highlights the fur. Perfect shot. SADHYA · 2012-07-10: 15:09

It doesn't really matter if it's a mother or father because it does not change the fact that those photographs are really really good! idorudoll · 2012-07-10: 16:12

wow, did you see them. they are so amazing kwibusje · 2012-07-10: 16:21

Just amazing Marsha:)) I Love them all! EvaLizette · 2012-07-10: 17:25

Awesome !! finbarr · 2012-07-10: 18:09

Wonderful captures, Marsha! lgnelson · 2012-07-10: 22:37

Mom or dad they are all cute. joycephotography · 2012-07-10: 23:27

Fabulous. I really don't think they'd miss just one. Okay seriously, think of all the puppies taken away from their mamas every year. They all get separated up and go to different homes and families. So what would be so different about a fox? Nah. You're right. I'm rationalizing. liveandletlive · 2012-07-11: 00:46

Caught one a few days ago, did a "Relocation Program" Don't need to lose a kitty . catdad · 2012-07-11: 00:59

superb set!! blackbox · 2012-07-11: 05:46

They look much wiser and with experience of life in the face. Another beautiful set Marsha and I wonder how they let you come so close. Unchained · 2012-07-11: 06:22

Amazing animals and Amazing SHots!!!! Great job! miahurricane · 2012-07-11: 08:45

Extraordinary! Denis3D · 2012-07-11: 15:46

Gosh, those eyes in #1 are mesmerizing! I'm so glad you caught us up on the family's growth. They're really pretty little animals! djnana · 2012-07-12: 22:42

Lovely pics. Number 2 is my favourite :-0 ????? · 2012-07-13: 11:53

Great set! pandka · 2012-07-18: 14:38

Very beautiful and lovely set. farideh · 2012-07-24: 00:58