Saturday, February 21, 2009

Masked Bandit/ Camera Critters

Friendly, young raccoon

Apparently not camera shy, this raccoon has seen people before and is not afraid.

A bit groggy after being spotted and rudely awakened

Raccoons don't hibernate in winter, but they do sleep a lot to conserve energy.

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42 comments:

  1. cieldequimperFebruary 21, 2009 at 7:05 AM

    Wow again! Beautiful shots!

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  2. Small City ScenesFebruary 21, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    He might not be camera shy but he will stare you down. Cool shot. MB

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  3. ShammickiteFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    That's a very naughty little animal!

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  4. i beatiFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    what nice big bandits and th eicy swans - really enchanting Sandy

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  5. TFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Oh Wow!! I love these shots! Beautiful animals they are!

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  6. Craig GlennFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Very cool. Great shots.

    Craig

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  7. BruceFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Great photos...but the ones who aren't afraid of you, you should be afraid of.

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  8. Adrienne ZwartFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Hmmm, I've only been that close once--with the sliding glass door between me and the racoon. Great shots.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    wow...that is wonderful shots

    My entry for CC this week : in HERE. Hope you have time to visit . Thanks

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  10. JudyFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Love the close up! Cute little guy but looks like a warning in those eyes.

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  11. CarlaFebruary 21, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    great shot! Amazing how something so cute could cause so much trouble!! Darling creature:)

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  12. ???February 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Perfect shots. Even though they are an invasive species here, I've always liked them (but then maybe I'm just Rascal-prejudiced)

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  13. DeniseinVAFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Incredible close-ups of a normally pretty elusive character. I have always loved racoons, every since they used to visit me on my back porch years ago, and I would watch them crack open the raw eggs I rolled out to them. Their fingers were so delicate, they had perfect table manners. You took some great photos!

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  14. CarolinaFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    I love your photos! They are just beautiful.

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  15. RoseFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    So that is why I must sleep a lot too--to conserve energy!

    He sure is staring you down...he doesn't look at all shy!

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  16. SnapFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    WOW. WOW. WOW


    Thanks!

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  17. Lilli & NevadaFebruary 21, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    Oh gosh what a great photo, we have seen coons here but i have never been able to catch them up close like this. And i always thought they were a night critter, but momma and her litter were in our yard helping themselves to the cat food that we left out for the Ferrel cats. Then one by one the cats disappeared

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  18. eastcoastlifeFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    I like the name masked bandit. :)
    He's so cute.

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  19. BeckyFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    We saw 2 last week, and I posted them, one of which was eating on a dead carcass. He wasn't all that friendly either.
    They are so cute except when they raid my birdfeeders.
    B.

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  20. Yogi♪♪♪February 21, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Great photos. I wish they were a little shyer. They are quite the pests in some areas getting into things. They are very aggressive in camp grounds. Some people love to feed them but they can get aggressive.

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  21. Mom Knows EverythingFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    LOVE IT!!! What an adorable face!!!

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  22. kdenFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    What a beautiful face. How can something so cute be so pesty though?

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  23. This Is My Blog - fishing guyFebruary 21, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    EG: Wonderful close-up on the masked bandit.

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  24. PERBSFebruary 21, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    WOW! Both super macros. I love the expression on its face!Great job pestering it for a camerashot! hehehe

    I also left a comment on the 4 swans one-- was gone hiking all day yesterday.

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  25. Coy HillFebruary 21, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    Cute little critter. Excellent choice for a sneaky little Camera Critter :)

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  26. Nikki - Notes of LifeFebruary 21, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    WOW! Fantastic shots there :)

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  27. Tink *~*~*February 21, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    My mom always said that if you see a raccoon during the day, it must be rabid because they are nocturnal. This was up north in NY. Now that I live in Florida, I know this not to be universally true - the raccoons down here hunt in broad daylight and it doesn't equate to rabies.

    Tink *~*~*
    NEW at My Mobile Adventures *~*~* :
    Of Mice and Mutts - Disney’s Flower and Garden Festival

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    OMG! These are beautiful shots. I would be a little leary though. He doesn't look like he has friendly eyes. I know that sounded stupid, but to me you can tell a lot about an animal or person by their eyes.

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  29. Misty DawnSFebruary 21, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    WOW!!! These are absolutely fantastic shots. Wonderful post!

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  30. The RiverbumFebruary 21, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Yes, there are cute; until you get one inside your house!

    http://riverbum.blogspot.com/2008/11/raccoon-in-closet.html

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  31. DianneFebruary 21, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    he's in the same pose as my cat

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  32. RheaFebruary 21, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Those are awesome photos! Such beautiful close ups. Really nice work.

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  33. CarlettaFebruary 21, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    That is just the cutest little guy!
    What eyes!

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  34. ChrissyFebruary 21, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    Wow great shots. They are interesting creatures. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  35. WillardFebruary 21, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Beautiful shots of the raccoons, and I love the four swans in the previous post.

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Beautiful shots of the raccoon! I love the eyes, they seem to tell a story.

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  37. UnknownFebruary 22, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Spring is near.. raccoons, thaw, reflections.. all beautifully captured. Does the raccoon come around you much?

    Norwood & Debi

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  38. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 22, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Absolutely astonishing close up. Closest I'll get to these is the wildlire park

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  39. MaryFebruary 22, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    Wow, really cute! When I was little, we were always told not to approach a raccoon in the daytime, because he might be rabid...?

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  40. BarbaraFebruary 22, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Super close up photos!

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  41. BarbFebruary 23, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful captures. I sleep a lot to conserve energy, too. Oh wait. I'm just lazy. :)

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  42. MojoFebruary 23, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen one of these out during daylight before. Usually they're knocking over trash cans in the middle of the night.

    This guy looks a bit cross-eyed in the bottom photo... either that or he's being coy.

    Cute. But I don't want to tangle with one. They're nasty customers!

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