Fox
Vulpes vulpes
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lake District
Season
Year-round. Dawn and dusk.
Best time of day
Dusk. Or night.
Lake District
Everywhere. Villages. Farmland. Woodland edge. That brush. Red. Dawn and dusk. You'll see them. Common.
UK population
Around 357,000. Widespread.
Overview
Foxes are everywhere. That brush. Red. Villages. Farmland. Dawn and dusk. You'll see them. Common. Don't feed them.
At a Glance
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Canidae |
| Habitat | Farmland · Woodland edge · Villages |
| Diet | Omnivorous. Rabbits, birds, fruit, scraps. |
| UK population | Around 357,000. Widespread. |
| Lake District | Everywhere. Villages. Farmland. Woodland edge. That brush. Red. Dawn and dusk. You'll see them. Common. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Everywhere. Villages, farmland, woodland edge. That brush. Red. Common. Dawn and dusk.
Identification
Red. Bushy tail. White tip. Pointed ears. Unmistakeable.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Dawn and dusk. Villages. Farmland. That brush. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.