Raccoons will eat practically anything, in this case the raccoon was eating some feed that had been left for the birds and squirrels. He was having a fine time of it as we approached along the trail. I have never encountered a raccoon this close up before or one so well fed and relaxed. He ate happily and only left when someone else came along.
July 26, 2018 at 10:06 am
They are cute, but I wouldn’t want them setting up house at my house. They’re fierce, and can be a problem.
Love the top image with its tongue out. Great detail, and textures too!
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July 26, 2018 at 2:24 pm
Thanks Deborah. I enjoy seeing them in a natural setting.
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July 16, 2018 at 4:04 pm
Wow ! Great photo ! We don’t have raccoons in Europe. He’s so cute.
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July 16, 2018 at 8:42 pm
Thanks very much!
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July 16, 2018 at 8:26 am
Nice captures, Belinda, of this fine looking raccoon and a great title.
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July 16, 2018 at 6:04 pm
Thank you Ellen😊.
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July 16, 2018 at 4:03 am
Great photo – enhanced but narrow depth of field
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July 16, 2018 at 6:02 am
Thank you.
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July 15, 2018 at 9:55 pm
What a healthy specimen! You were able to capture him/her well. As echoed in previous comments, caution is advised with these guys. In our area, we have rabies, so seeing a nocturnal coon in the daytime puts us on alert. This one looks very healthy, however!
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July 16, 2018 at 6:01 am
Thanks. We gave him a wide berth, handsome fellow.
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July 15, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Love the little red tongue lapping away!!
Dwight
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July 15, 2018 at 8:47 pm
Great eh! Didn’t notice it when I took the shot😊
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July 15, 2018 at 9:33 pm
Sometimes accidentals make the shot! Love it!
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July 15, 2018 at 9:45 pm
Thank you Dwight!
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July 15, 2018 at 5:30 pm
I love the faces of raccoons! Great shots, Belinda! 🙂
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July 15, 2018 at 6:53 pm
Thanks Tom!
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July 15, 2018 at 4:44 pm
Very nice shots. I’ve seen several raccoons but not one that was this relaxed. Looks very healthy.
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July 15, 2018 at 5:05 pm
Thanks Adele. He was an amazing looking critter!
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July 15, 2018 at 8:10 am
Very nice and a cute Raccoon!
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July 15, 2018 at 8:20 am
Thank you Reed!
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July 15, 2018 at 7:54 am
These are beautiful images, Belinda! Not an easy critter to capture being still!
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July 15, 2018 at 8:19 am
Thank you Donna! We were lucky that day😊
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July 15, 2018 at 5:12 am
Adorable raccoon!
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July 15, 2018 at 7:37 am
He was, thanks!
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July 15, 2018 at 3:35 am
Those are such lovely photos, Belinda!
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July 15, 2018 at 7:36 am
Thank you Pete, pleased you like them!
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July 15, 2018 at 2:19 am
I’ve seen how fierce they can be, but still I can’t help thinking they are so cute.
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July 15, 2018 at 7:36 am
I’ve only ever seen them in the woods, foraging or sleeping in the trees, I’ve never seen their fierce side.
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July 15, 2018 at 10:47 am
You don’t want your dog to tangle with one.
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July 15, 2018 at 1:16 am
Excellent pictures, my friend! A 🙂
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July 15, 2018 at 7:32 am
Thank you Adrian!
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July 15, 2018 at 1:11 am
A great encounter. That close-up image is lovely!
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July 15, 2018 at 7:31 am
It was, quite unexpected!
Thank you Anne.
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