Cozy Den

[Loupey]

Haven't shot much at all since the fall bird migration ended - didn't even shoot much then. Now waiting for the harriers, merlins, and short-eared owls to arrive.

Found this family of racoons this weekend in brisk -5°C weather. Snows and -20°C temps expected later this week. Winter sucks. But it could be a lot worse like what some of you more northerly people have to endure.

Anyway, hope to get back shooting again.

[Grandpaw]

Very nice picture! That must be on very large hole to accommodate a family of raccoons, Jeff

[Singletracklovr]

Good fine.
After seeing your coon/tree photos from last year you would not believe how many tree holes I have explored. I'm going to get a shot like this one day. Thank you for the idea and inspiration.

[BlueRob]

HA! that is awesome! nice shot...I´m not a tender guy but I want to run and hug that furry coon LOL.

[billy320]

Excellent shot

[scott-devon]

Nice shot and a good find Loupey.

[mn shutterbug]

How cute is that?

[chrisnesss]

They are so cute! Hum um, I mean a, nice photo. Yeah that's it nice photo.

[Loupey]

Thanks for the comments, guys. Difficult to find anything not white, gray, or black right now

[Eric D]

To darn cute!! great capture..........

[Loupey]

Very nice picture! That must be on very large hole to accommodate a family of raccoons, Jeff

Very large indeed. Through my viewfinder, I could see the mom (or dad) at the rear of the den sometimes going up and sometimes going down. Apparently a multi-level den.

[Loupey]

Good fine.
After seeing your coon/tree photos from last year you would not believe how many tree holes I have explored. I'm going to get a shot like this one day. Thank you for the idea and inspiration.

LOL - I give every hole an extra moment longer to look for signs of life while hiking. You have a great memory and I thank you for the kind reference.

[paulnj]

My worst fear when taking a tree down, They are grouchy when you wake them up

Great find and a wonderful image.

[ipodman]

Excellent shot! Very impressive, amazing how they can all fit within the tree trunk.

[kisu]

What a great shot!

[Pink Dragonfly]

Big time cute

Mette

[SARtech]

Love the framing. Yes, very cute.