In the evening light Rabbits emerge from their burrows to feed ever watchful for their nemesis the Red Fox.

Safety in numbers is a good defence with many eyes and ears constantly monitoring for any signs of danger.

The Fox too is looking for any opportunity to feed scanning the fields so it can snatch any unwary prey.

 It can be a matter of life or death for both. The odds of catching a rabbit are not good when they are so close to the safety of their burrows.

But with young to feed he will have a go. As he charges down the bank to catch one all the rabbits bolt down their holes.

He is unsuccessful this time and looks around to see if any stragglers can be found.

He spent some time loitering around before finally disappearing into the undergrowth

He will return later to try again

Back for another try

More photographs in the Fox folder