Raccoon

The raccoon made her appearance today which means her kits will be showing themselves soon.  I had so much fun watching the young ones last year and have been anticipating show time this year.

Early this morning I first noticed mom raccoon laying out of the hole.  She does this when she is nursing the kits.







She is a bit timid and when I sneezed, retreated in to the tree a bit.  She and  the kits last year quickly became accustomed to me sitting close by and taking photos and I was able to witness some fun play time between the kits.











About 1500 this afternoon she came out again. She seemed a little more relaxed with me watching and did not retreat.  I hope to see the kits in a couple of days.

Home Sweet Home

I went out for a little around 1000.  Lots of Kinglets, Bluebirds and sparrows .  I think I had more bird action at home than at the park.

I did spot this little guy who has been calling this tree home off and on for a couple of weeks.  Based on the size of the hole, I can only guess this is a very small raccoon.  Definitely not some of the monster coons around the house.

I was snuggled in for a nice nap on a cool day.  Sorry for the fuzziness.  I had to use a high ISO and still lighten up a little to see the face.