Are you my Mommy?
by Kym Backland
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Are you my Mommy?
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Kym Backland
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I really had to get down on the ground, and crawl today trying to get a shot of this little raccoonie. Those rose thorns hurt! Ouch! I keep trying to find out if these little ones, ( a brother is right behind him) Have a Mother or not. They are very quiet and know to hide. But, as of yet, haven't seen hide nor hair of a parent. I really do take other photos! Hehe. Not just of these masked bandits. I'm just preoccupied with them for the moment. I know that these guys can be pests and aren't welcome in many yards. But, well they are here living in the wild. So, that's the story of the day.. This one growled at me very loudly, and it really did scare me. By the way, I have a long lens on, so I am not as close as this looks. I wouldn't be that dumb. I know not to get too close..
Here are some of those harsh Raccoon Facts you might want to know.
Bandit-masked raccoons are a familiar sight just about everywhere, because they will eat just about anything. These ubiquitous mammals are found in forests, marshes, prairies, and even in cities. They are adaptable and use their dexterous front paws and long fingers to find and feast on a wide variety of fare. In the natural world, raccoons snare a lot of their meals in the water. These nocturnal foragers use lightning-quick paws to grab crayfish, frogs, and other aquatic creatures. On land, they pluck mice and insects from their hiding places and raid nests for tasty eggs. Raccoons also eat fruit and plants—including those grown in human gardens and farms. They will even open garbage cans to dine on the contents.These ring-tailed animals are equally opportunistic when it comes to choosing a denning site. They may inhabit a tree hole, fallen log, or a house's attic. Females have one to seven cubs in early summer. The young raccoons often spend the first two months or so of their lives high in a tree hole. Later, mother and children move to the ground when the cubs begin to explore on their own.
Raccoons in the northern parts of their range gorge themselves in spring and summer to store up body fat. They then spend much of the winter asleep in a den. There are six other species of raccoons, in addition to the familiar northern (North American) raccoon. Most other species live on tropical islands.
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Randy Rosenberger
It is a pleasure to see so much variety and beauty in the works that are submitted for FEATURING on our WFS site. It is an honor to FEATURE this piece of work on our Homepage of our site. Thanks for sharing and being active in our group membership. Liked Forever, Elvis
Tammy Long
Wow! Love your pictures of the racoons. Amazing, I'm really impressed with how you can captures these little guys. L/F
Kym Backland
PEGGY FRANZ, Long time no type! (my bad!!) Thank you for the feature today of my photo ARE YOU MY MOMMY? in your group VETERINARY ART... I appreciate it very much Peggy. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!
Randy Rosenberger
Kym, I just adore your racoons shots, and how I missed this one is beyond my comprehension, as it is just perfectly darling and what a great presentation! fave and vote
Kym Backland replied:
Randy, Mr. Blue Elvis, thanks so much for all you do! I know it takes so much times to feature and comment and such. I do appreciate your kind comments.. Don't make me blush!
Nava Jo Thompson
Kym---Congratulations on your contest win! He looks lonely to me---and I can sure help out with that. I have several here that would love to come for a visit! :) f/v
Kym Backland replied:
Nava Jo, You are so funny! Ok, Ok I give! Put them on the train, and I will meet all your raccoons at the station! hehe.. Thanks for telling me of my win on the contest! I appreciate it Nava Jo!
Caitlyn Grasso
Another cutie, Kym! Your title reminded me of the classic kids' book by P.D. Eastman, Are You My Mother? v
Kym Backland replied:
Caitlyn, Long time no see! Great to see you.. I don't know the book you are talking about, but I am going to look it up.. thanks for your visit and vote today!
Kathy Baccari
This is just darling Kym. Congratulations on your well deserved features. V :)
Kym Backland replied:
Kathy, Thanks for stopping by the other day and leaving a kind comment and a vote too!
Kym Backland
ROBERT HARMON, Happy Wednesday Hump Day! Thank you for the feature today of my photo ARE YOU MY MOMMY? In your group NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY 1 PER DAY .. I appreciate it Robert!
Kym Backland
SARAH PEMBERTON, Happy Wednesday to ya! Thank you for the feature of my photo ARE YOU MY MOMMY in your wonderful and huge group called I LOVE ATURE PHOTOGRAPHY.. I appreciate all your time and efforts Sarah!
Kym Backland
NADINE AND BOB JOHNSTON, Thank you for the feature of my photo ARE YOU MY MOMMY in your wonderful and huge group called ARTISTS NEWS.. I appreciate all your time and efforts Bob!
Kate Brown
Cute little bandit! v
Kym Backland replied:
Kate, Cute hat! You wear it well! Thanks for the vote on the little feller today!
Kym Backland
ROBERT HARMON, Thank you for the feature today of my photo ARE YOU MY MOMMY? in your group FAA FEATURED IMAGES..I appreciate it Robert!
Jon Burch
This one looks like the Ace of Spades for sure Kym! v
Kym Backland replied:
Jon, Thanks for your votes.. What is the Ace of Spades? I mean literally? The best one? I appreciate your visits and votes Jon!
Karen Adams
Oh my gosh! I have never seen a cuter picture of one of these rascals in my life! so precious! until I read your heroic efforts to get this 'cute' shot! I get loads of bug bites taking the butterfly shots, but I can't imagine getting down face to face with a wild creature...even one so 'cute'. . . . fav/v19
Kym Backland replied:
Karen, You are so complimentary and generous with your words and votes.. Sorry, you get so many bug bites! Sometimes I think bites are worse than thorns and nettles stings! hehe..
Kym Backland
DUANE KLIPPING, Hello over there! We made it to Wednesday (Hump day) Thank you for the feature today of my photo ARE YOU MY MOMMY? in your group WILD AMERICA... I appreciate it Duane!
Kym Backland
MARIOLA BITNER, We made it to Wednesday (Hump day) Thank you for the feature today of my photo ARE YOU MY MOMMY? in your group OUR 4 LEGGED FRIENDS. I appreciate it Mariola
Diane Schuster
This image tugged at my heart! Love it! v/f
Kym Backland replied:
Diane, I'm glad they could tug on your heart, Thanks for the visit and vote too!
Shannon Story
I love raccoons. We have a couple who come up at night and drink out of the bird bath, and chow down on the birdseed. But they can be very destructive .... like when they get in the garage and mess everything up ... and unplug the freezer.
Kym Backland replied:
Shannon. YIKES.. unplug the frig! Yowser! I know they are a handful.. Thanks for stopping in!
Genevieve Esson
So cute! Love the expression on this fur baby! Very nice capture Kym!!! =) v/f
Kym Backland replied:
Genevieve, I like that expression you use "FUR BABY"... Thanks for your notes and votes today!
Kym Backland
KAREN SILVESTRI, Hello new face and group leader! Happy Monday to you! Thank you for the feature my photo ARE YOU MY MOMMY? in your group NATURE LANDMARKS LANDSCAPES.WILDLIFE AND FEEL GOODS.. .I appreciate it Karen. Have a great week ahead!
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