By Ronnie Reynard
Fitzrovia’s foxes are brushing up against their celebrity neighbours with increased sightings and rumours of behaviour changes.
Fitzroy Square — long home to some of London’s biggest names — is also the destination den for West End wildlife.
Local dog-walkers report vixens are now making protective moves against labradoodles, terriers and larger breeds, too.
One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, told FN: “I was in the square when a fox suddenly charged Snoopy my Labrador*. But I snapped her back on her lead and made a hasty retreat.”
FN has long reported the fight for survival of wildlife with West End life, and many readers will hope that humans can live side-by-side with our birds and bees. But views differ on mice, rats and foxes.
Have you seen unusual foxy behaviour? Please contact us and let us know your views.
*All names and breeds have been changed to protect the innocent.