Saturday, August 9, 2014

Young Ricky

 Young raccoon coming out of the brush and onto the path

This little guy (or gal) lives in a conservation area so as far as I know it isn't raiding anyone's garbage cans...yet.


 Here the little ricky is looking for peanuts and birdseed.


But there are people around so the raccoon is a bit wary.


But wait! Is this a handout?


By gosh, it is!


I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.
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42 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"August 9, 2014 at 5:23 AM

    He (or she) is a beauty. Now I'm jealous because we don't have any over here!

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  2. cedarmerefarmAugust 9, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    How fun to be able to get that close to a raccoon during the day! Great shots, CameraGirl!

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  3. eileeninmdAugust 9, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    Cool photos and closeups of the Raccoon..I am not sure if it is safe to handfed a wild animal like the raccoon.. Happy weekend!

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  4. AndyAugust 9, 2014 at 6:16 AM

    I just got entertained last night with a family of six of them in the backyard.

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  5. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 9, 2014 at 6:57 AM

    Cute photos, He looks a bit skinny to me.

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  6. eileeninmdAugust 9, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    EG, thank you for linking up your Ricky post! Have a happy weekend!

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  7. CarverAugust 9, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    What an adorable animal and amazing how used to people he is.

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  8. TexWisGirlAugust 9, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    oh, dear, i'd not be feeding wild critters!

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  9. IndraniAugust 9, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I have this fellow only in a zoo, never in the open like this.

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  10. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 9, 2014 at 8:57 AM

    Never seen a Raccoon in real life and would have loved to have it feed from my hand. Have a great weekend.

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  11. MadSnapperAugust 9, 2014 at 9:00 AM

    he is beautiful, i am sending our two UPS to you and you can let them live with Ricky....your photos are amazing

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  12. rainfield61August 9, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Hand feed.

    That is a big challenge.

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  13. William KendallAugust 9, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Quite cute, until he starts causing trouble!

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  14. KathyAugust 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    We wouldn't dream of hand-feeding a wild raccoon here in Texas. They carry rabies!

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  15. AnvilcloudAugust 9, 2014 at 9:43 AM

    I have come across some bold and scary raccoons when visiting Vancouver's Stanley Park.

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  16. LowellAugust 9, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Beautiful shots of this little scavenger. I don't think I'd get my fingers that close to the thing...they can and do bite! This one must see a lot of people, though.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 9, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    I am in the "keep my distance from wild animals" camp here but those are some great close up pictures! Those little hands!

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  18. Linda W.August 9, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Great shots of the raccoon. Looks like he's used to humans already.

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  19. RoseAugust 9, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    Very photogenic!

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  20. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 9, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    I was the animal control officer in our little town for a short while. I got bit by one removing it from a lady's garage. It died. I'm still here.

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  21. UnknownAugust 9, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    The first photo is so wondeful-
    very expressiv!

    Hugs
    JetteMajken

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  22. cieldequimperAugust 9, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    Oh wow! It's cute! I wouldn't have given it anything though...

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  23. carol l mckennaAugust 9, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Magnificent photography of Ricky ~ for SC ~

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  24. Magia da InêsAugust 9, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    .°º｡✿⊱
    Muito bonito, olhar expressivo!!!

    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    .°º｡✿✿◠

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  25. RoanAugust 9, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    He's adorable!

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  26. Taken For GrantedAugust 9, 2014 at 1:31 PM

    That's both one trusting raccoon, and a foolish person to hand feed it. Great set of photos.

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  27. UnknownAugust 9, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    What a cutie! Great shots!

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  28. KateAugust 9, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    A fine medley of photos to visually tell the story.

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  29. RedPatAugust 9, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    They are cute but can be so destructive!

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  30. HalcyonAugust 9, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    Are those people crazy? We should not be feeding wild animals... and especially not raccoons. THey are a nuisance!!

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  31. maryaustriaAugust 9, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    I love the first photo!

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  32. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowAugust 9, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Just loved this!! :)

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  33. Ginny HartzlerAugust 9, 2014 at 6:09 PM

    Is that YOU? Is he in your yard or driveway?? Excellent pictures! So he comes around often enough that you have named him...

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  34. AnonymousAugust 9, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Great shots of the little rascal.

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  35. JanAugust 9, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Such fun shots.

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  36. JanieAugust 9, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    He's a cute critter. He's apparently willing to give up his natural wariness for a treat. I hope that doesn't get him in trouble.

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  37. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 9, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    You have to admit, they are cute. But, won't hand feeding encourage this young one to hang around?

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  38. betty-NZAugust 10, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Raccoons are such interesting little creatures. They are so animated sometimes, that I almost expect them to start speaking.

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  39. LouisetteAugust 10, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Wonderfull serie.

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  40. Lisa GordonAugust 10, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    What a cute little fella, and seemingly very tame too.

    Happy Sunday to you!

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  41. JackAugust 10, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    No handouts! Raccoons can fend for themselves just fine. Helping them to become dependent on humans is not doing them any favors.

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  42. A Colorful WorldAugust 11, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    Wow! Someone fed him by hand! I'm amazed the critter let them do that! :-) he or she is sure a cutie! Great pictures.

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