Saturday, July 11, 2015

Female Raccoon

 Racoon looking at me

I think we surprised each other. I was walking one way and she in the opposite direction. I pointed my lens at her and she stopped for a couple of seconds and then...

Turning

slowly walked away.

I am linking to Saturday Critters HERE.

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40 comments:

  1. The CrankyJuly 11, 2015 at 4:45 AM

    What a surprise for both of you; and what a fabulous capture!

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  2. KateJuly 11, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    They have such bright eyes and comical faces. A niece had one as a pet but eventually had to give it up as it became a bit rough.

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  3. KathyJuly 11, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    A chance encounter resulted in a couple nice photographs!

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  4. JeevanJuly 11, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Smart girl! Very nice shots on her :)

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  5. eileeninmdJuly 11, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Hello, what a surprise for the both of you! Awesome shots of the raccoon! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  6. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowJuly 11, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Ah she is so cute! :)

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  7. JeanneJuly 11, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    What a fun encounter you had! I think these coons can be so cute and personable.... well at least some of the time!

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  8. FABJuly 11, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    These unexpected encounters are the best. Super shots.

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  9. MadSnapperJuly 11, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    she is a really pretty one... is she gray but the sun makes her golden? our raccoons are silvery gray..

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  10. TexWisGirlJuly 11, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    i never like to see them out in the daytime here as that can mean rabies (or my dogs have had them treed all night!) but i'm sure she was just ambling to get home.

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  11. GayleJuly 11, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    Surprise encounters are the best! And she waited just long enough for the photos.

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  12. Jackie McGuinnessJuly 11, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Saw three babies yesterday down by Lakeshore. Adorable.

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  13. BirdmanJuly 11, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Ever read RASCAL? It's a fun kids' book about a masked bandit like this guy.

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  14. DebbieJuly 11, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    one animal that really wreaks havoc in my yard, but you photographed him well!!!

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 11, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    Haha! I've always loved that racoon's look like they're wearing a mask :) Super captures EG.

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  16. maryaustriaJuly 11, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    A cute animal! Love the face! Great shots!

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  17. Lois EvensenJuly 11, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Nope, don't want to tangle with her!

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  18. VPJuly 11, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    She was so kind...

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  19. rainfield61July 11, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Surprising each other.
    We always do that.

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  20. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 11, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    I think they are so cute. But I know not everybody does. She does look a little surprised. And I bet you were! Glad you got her portrait !

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  21. Linda W.July 11, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    Good thing you were fast with the shutter!

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  22. Sylvia KJuly 11, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Oh, how fun and how cute she is!! Great captures as always! And I always look forward to seeing you posts every day!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Hope you have a lovely weekend! Enjoy!!

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  23. 21 WitsJuly 11, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Oh my, good thing the surprise meeting ended well!

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  24. Latane BartonJuly 11, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    How neat that you were so close to a raccoon. And, I am glad it took flight away from you not at you.

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  25. RedPatJuly 11, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    They are cute but can sure be nasty if they are trying to eat your garden or get into your house!
    It is busy downtown with the PanAm but as soon as you get up a bit closer to Bloor St it is like everyone has left town!

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  26. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©July 11, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Great shots!

    And this is why...always have a camera with you!
    ~

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  27. A Colorful WorldJuly 11, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    What an awesome encounter! Great photos!

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  28. AnonymousJuly 11, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Great shot. Of the raccoon.

    I too must praise the Americans coming to Toronto to

    take part in the Sports. I wish them the very best.

    To win metals to go home to American with.

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  29. William KendallJuly 11, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    A very nice masked bandit!

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  30. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 11, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    I never see them out in the daylight- what a neat encounter and lucky you to have your camera at the ready. My luck would not be so good.

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  31. carol l mckennaJuly 11, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Great shots of the raccoon ~ What a gift to be able to do so!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  32. CountryMumJuly 11, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    A chance encounter that you made the most of. Well done!

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  33. Jenn JilksJuly 11, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    We saw one on the road today. Little one.

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  34. RoseJuly 11, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Nice pics of her!

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  35. LowellJuly 11, 2015 at 9:36 PM

    Sometimes I think my cats are raccoons...they look sort of a like them. Rascally little buggers. But how do you know this is a female?

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  36. LowellJuly 11, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    Okay, now you Canadians are going a little too far. I just read on AOL that people in Toronto have created a memorial for a dead raccoon. They even gave it a name.

    I love your health care system but this is a bit extreme. :))))

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  37. GreenComotionJuly 11, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Could that be Rocky? :)
    Nice capture, Tina!
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  38. KayJuly 12, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    What a nice stroke that you had your camera at the ready. These actually can be rather brazen creatures but on their own terms.

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  39. UnknownJuly 12, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Great captures! She's a cutie.

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  40. cieldequimperJuly 14, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Faaaabulous!!! I'm so jealous of your encounters!

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