This raccoon visited our backyard daily for a few weeks. At first, he was shy and would take off as soon as we opened the door. Each day, he became more tolerant. The “Rock” as we called him, provided many hours of entertainment for us and the cats. After working out the arrangements concerning the feeders, we all got along just fine (lol). The handsome boy has since moved on, but the cats still look for him everyday.
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Superb shots, Ray. Maine is treating you well.
Thanks Ken
I’ve never seen formal portraits of Raccoons, Ray — astonishing! thank you for lifting my spirits in a time of too many ill friends, and two surrounded by three fires in Dufur Oregon. Somewhere there’s music… the natural concerti of our wild creatures — I’ll hold to this. Gratefully c
Thanks Carolyn
I especially love the second photo Ray. Makes me want to hold and pet him! Thanks for the story too. What a wonderful season you are having in Maine!
Great photos of the raccoon up close, Ray!
Thanks Glenn