The fox tree

Perched along a quiet Lincolnshire lane, “The Fox Tree” by Nikita Spires is a heartfelt call for compassion toward wildlife. Painted directly onto the bark and mounted with an accompanying message, the piece portrays a fox with soulful eyes — a symbol of resilience, fear, and beauty.

Below the artwork, a handwritten plaque reads:

“Shot, poisoned, trapped in snares, run over, hunted, persecuted, dug out from their dens, falsely accused… a fox’s life is a hard one. Please do what you can to help them.”

Through expressive brushwork and raw emotion, Spires gives a voice to one of Britain’s most misunderstood animals — turning a tree into both a memorial and a message of empathy.

📍 Location: Near Louth, Lincolnshire, UK

🎨 Artist: Nikita Spires

📅 Theme: Wildlife Conservation & Animal Welfare