This is definitely a first to spot - though maybe not a first time visitor. Was watching the woodpecker in the tree when what I thought was a large cat came strolling by. 2nd look - no cat! The raccoon was in no hurry - wandered around the patio then climbed up in my hellebore pot. Let him stay long enough to get a shot then opened the door to encourage him to move on out! Another day of rain.
I don't usually see them, but I know they come through my backyard at times. I have to wash all the recycle otherwise I hear them digging through it! Cute fellow!
Aren’t raccoons beautiful? Their markings are so striking! How fun that you got a close-up look at this one. It’s amazing what we can see in our own backwards. So much life going on all around us!
I've been here 10 years now and seen many photos of wildlife indigenous to countries other than mine that we only see in zoos over here in the UK. I never cease to wonder at the thought of these creatures roaming in the wild.
Beautiful capture; the highlights on his? eyes and nose really bring life to the image.
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Beautiful capture; the highlights on his? eyes and nose really bring life to the image.