I Can See You Mr. Raccoon
by Kym Backland
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I Can See You Mr. Raccoon
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Kym Backland
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I found this raccoon in the woods at night. He thinks he is hiding in the ferns of the Northwest! But I can see you! He's picked some beautiful ferns and bushes to live in and around. Here is some of that annoying information you may or may not want to know about the Raccoon..
The size of a raccoon's home range as well as its nightly hunting area varies greatly depending on the habitat and food supply. Home range diameters of 1 mile are known to occur in urban areas. Mortality and Longevity.Raccoons die from encounters with vehicles, hunters, and trappers, and from disease, starvation, and predation. Young raccoons are the main victims of starvation, since they have very little fat reserves to draw from during food shortages in late winter and early spring. Raccoon predators include cougars, bobcats, coyotes, and domestic dogs. Large owls and eagles will prey on young raccoons. The average life span of a raccoon in the wild is 2 to 3 years; captive raccoons have lived. Viewing Raccoons Raccoons can be seen throughout the year, except during extremely cold periods. Usually observed at night, they are occasionally seen during the day eating or napping in a tree or searching elsewhere for food. Coastal raccoons take advantage of low tides and are seen foraging on shellfish and other food by day. Trails Raccoons use trails made by other wildlife or humans next to creeks, ravines, ponds, and other water sources. Raccoons often use culverts as a safe way to cross under roads. With a marsh on one side of the road and woods on the other, a culvert becomes their chief route back and forth. Look for raccoon tracks in sand, mud, or soft soil at either end of the culvert. In developed areas, raccoon travel along fences, next to buildings, and near food sources.
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June 26th, 2012
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Kym Backland
AL POWELL PHOTOGRAPHY USA, Thank you for the feature yesterday of my photo I CAN SEE YOU MR. RACCOON in your group NOCTURNAL NATURE. I appreciate your time and efforts and the feature!
Al Powell Photography USA
Congratulations, this image is now Featured on the "Nocturnal Nature" group home page.
Kathy Bassett
I LOVE going through your gallery! I love the sparkly eyes and dark 'foresty' feeling!, love the info... FV
Kym Backland replied:
Kathy, Hey we have the same initials! KB..Thank you for coming by today and giving me a vote and note!
Kym Backland
MISTYANN, Thank you for the Sunday Feature! I appreciate you giving my photo I CAN SEE YOU MR. RACCOON in your group ANYTHING WILD..I hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day Weekend!
Deb Halloran
Kym, I love this image...it made me smile. The lighting is exceptional as are the colors and details. Adorable capture. v/f
Kym Backland replied:
Deb, Aren't you the kind lady! Thanks for your comments and votes today... I hope you have a lovely weekend!
Kym Backland
ETI, Hello! Nice to meet you! Thank you for the feature yesterday! I do appreciate you giving my photo I CAN SEE YOUR MR. RACCOON a good spot in your very new group VISIONS OF THE NIGHT, I mean I think it is new? I'm sure this group will grow quickly! I know our Mother's used to say "nothing good happens after midnight!" hehe..
Kym Backland
NADINE AND BOB, Wow...it's a feature! Thanks for the feature of I CAN SEE YOU MR. RACOON in your group ALL SEASONS NATURE MOUNTAINS WOODLANDS... Much appreciated..
Christy Usilton
Oh so adorable!! Love the light and framing! vf
Kym Backland replied:
Christy, This is so strange, sorry I missed this comment. It must have been drifting into cyberspace for the past three weeks! Thank you for your vote and favorit-ing!
Phyllis Kaltenbach
So cute peeking thru there! Nice capture! V/F
Kym Backland replied:
Phyllis, It took me a few days to get back to you! Thanks for coming by, You are a sweet lady! I appreciate your votes and favor!
Ella Char
Thanks Kym. It is our pleasure to host this group. We look forward to all the beautiful art that will be posted. Like your I Can See You Mr. Racoon. Working together as a group we can make great things happen for our art.
Kym Backland replied:
Ella, Hello again! If you get TWO messages or replies from me, it's because one wasn't posted for some reason! Anyways, I know you are right! I'll tell all my friends to join this group...come to think of it, someone on FAA told ME to join..haha.. I appreciate your enthusiasm Ella!
Kym Backland
ELLA, Hello! Nice to meet you! Thank you for the feature yesterday! I do appreciate you giving my photo I CAN SEE YOUR MR. RACCOON a good spot in your very new group NATURE WILDLIFE AND SUNSETS... I'm sure this group will grow quickly! It's nice to see you and your husband doing things together, like hosting this group together!
Ella Char
Love this capture!! Excellent work..... F/V and voted.
Kym Backland replied:
Ella, Thank you for stopping by and picking this little coon as a favorite of yours! I appreciate your vote and kind comments too!
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