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Fall 2026:
Robin the Red – An Unexpected Friendship on Georgian Bay!
This fall we spent a little more time at the family cottage than we did boating – mainly due to weather – and during that time we had the pleasure of meeting a little red fox we named “Robin the Red”. The cottage is on an island and we assume Robin came over last winter on the ice and was left behind during the spring thaw.
We had spotted him occasionally over the summer but always from a distance and never near the house. But mid September, while enjoying our coffee one morning, we were startled by someone peeking in the front window at us!
His boldness definitely concerned us but he looked quite healthy and happy. After making a quick run around the house exterior checking things out (looking for food!), he took off into the forest. We managed to get a few photos, figuring we’d never see him that close up again.
However two days later we awoke to find him sitting patiently on our back deck. When he heard us moving around inside, he trotted around to the front door and sat watching us for a bit before moving on. And soon a pattern developed – every day or so Robin would show up, hang out, then move along.
During his visits we went about our days as usual, Robin would often follow us from a distance when we were outside, or lie down and nap nearby if we were working on jobs.
When family came one weekend to visit, he emerged from the forest and trotted down the dock, as if to welcome them. Perhaps he thought some food was finally being delivered!
After a few weeks of Robin making regular visits, always curious and incredibly cute, I decided to do a photo shoot with him in the forest.
Thinking it would be worse than herding cats, I was pleasantly surprised when it went better than expected! Robin loved the camera and posing, I feel that I captured his spunky adorable persona and we both had some fun! ❤️ And although he got a little sleepy at the end, he still gave me one final chin up!
Here’s how the day went…..
The Photo Shoot
First I have to wake Robin and that’s never easy! He naps often and loves the safety of our back deck for his “curl ups” as we call them! ❤️
A little coaxing and I get the sleepy “why did you wake me” look. 😩 I guess when you’re a busy fox, naps are pretty important!
Once he realizes I want to do a photo shoot he quickly becomes alert, certain his cuteness will make him a star! But first he needs to get in a few yoga poses to limber up his little body – the “downward fox” being his favorite!
After this we move off the deck and into the forest for a few photos. Robin knows his best side and wants to ensure I capture it!
This page is dedicated to Robin, my little puppy of the forest whose daily visits I have so enjoyed this fall. The big question is – will you still be on the island next spring?
I hope you survive the winter wherever you end up, Safe travels my friend! ❤️Winter well our dear Robin! 🥰😘❤️🤗
