something unusual

[Michael Rolls]

Driving through the village at about 1020 I was surprised to see an animal on the little green where the war memorial stands. It was a fox - and not a normal one, but virtually a black fox - to be fair, I suppose a very, very, very dark brown. No white blaze. Not a dog, nor a large cat - ears and brush were unmistakable. It's the first time that I have seen a fox in daylight up here apart from on a couple of occasions in rural spots. Only wish I could have taken a picture.
Mike

[Alex]

How lovely, very rare sight too it seems.

[Scrumpy]

The colour is interesting..
 I have one that sits at the gate.. 

[-Oy-]

Melanistic is the word! Only seen it in fox once! 

[Michael Rolls]

only time I've ever seen it - until yesterday didn't even know about it
Mike