I was taking a nap is a photograph by Kym Backland which was uploaded on July 30th, 2013.
I was taking a nap
I went out to take a photo of a Hummingbird on these flowers, and I see the flowers moving. I didn't expect to see this little new born baby Raccoon... more
by Kym Backland
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I was taking a nap
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Kym Backland
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I went out to take a photo of a Hummingbird on these flowers, and I see the flowers moving. I didn't expect to see this little new born baby Raccoon in there! He and his baby brother are hiding in there! Now these are different babies than I have seen! They are all alone, no Mother around! Yikes.. They were eating the flowers.. I hope the deer didn't teach them this!!
Here are some of those "Pesky" facts about this cute masked bandit...
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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July 30th, 2013
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J L Kempster
Found this little guy hanging out in the Wild Animals contest. He's so adorable I had to vote for him.
Alex King
Wow very nice photo, if you can please take a look at some of my photos and hit follow thanks.
Lori Lafargue
Hi, just came across this in a contest and had to vote and comment. This is just soooo adorable! Looked at some of your other work...simple amazing stuff! Very impressive!
Mike Breau
Aww-ain't he just cunning!!! Love raccoons!-Keep up the good work-Beautiful pic/great description f/v
Kym Backland
TIM MOORE, Thanks so much for the feature of my little feller photo named I WAS TAKING A NAP in your big and wonderful group named PACIFIC NORTHWEST IMAGES...I appreciate it Tim!
AnnaJo Vahle
Ahhhhh...so cute, Kym! You have the nicest photos of baby raccoons I have ever seen! This is so precious! Perfect in every way. f/v/t
Kym Backland
MARIOLA BITNER, Happy Wednesday to you my friend! Thank you for the multiple features today! I appreciate the feature of my photo I WAS TAKING A NAP. In your group WILDLIFE ONE A DAY Thanks again Mariola!
Kym Backland
ANASTASIA, Hello my friend! Happy Wednesday Hump Day! Thank you for the feature today of my photo I WAS TAKING A NAP! in your group PHOTOSRUS~ I appreciate it Anastasia~
Kym Backland
FIRST STAR ART JRR, Happy Wednesday Hump Day! Thank you for the feature today of my photo I WAS TAKING A NAP! in your group LOVING THE COLOR GREEN I appreciate it Jrr..
Jon Burch
OK Kym, I see your crew is at it again. Just had an idea, don't know for sure how many of these critters you have nearby, but there are 52 cards in a deck and I'm sure you have at least that many images and there are companies that will put the two together for you. Gopherit! v
Kym Backland replied:
Jon, This is such a great idea, I really appreciate the thought! I might just have to "GOPHERIT!".. I appreciate the votes too!
Kym Backland
NADINE AND BOB, Thank you for the feature today of my photo I WAS TAKING A NAP! in your group ARTISTS NEWS I appreciate it Bob!
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CHARLIE TRAY, Thank you for the feature of my photo I WAS TAKING A NAP in your wonderful group NATURE AND LANDSCAPE. I am most appreciative Charlie!
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GYNT, How's it going? Happy First Day Sunday of August! Thank you for the feature of this baby raccoon in the photo named I WAS TAKING A NAP in your beautiful group GREETINGS AND POSTERS..I appreciate you taking the time and efforts to give me a feature Gynt!
Kym Backland
BRUCE BLEY, Happy First Day Sunday of August! Thank you for the feature of this baby raccoon in the photo named I WAS TAKING A NAP in your beautiful group OUT WEST 1 PER DAY..I appreciate you taking the time Bruce!
Kym Backland
JOANNA MADLOCH, Happy First Day of August! Thank you for the feature of this baby raccoon in the photo named I WAS TAKING A NAP in your beautiful group IN BETWEEN...I appreciate it Joanna...
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VADIM LEVIN, Happy First Day of August! Thank you for the feature of this baby raccoon in the photo named I WAS TAKING A NAP in your beautiful group LIFE... I appreciate it Vadim
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FIRST STAR ART JRR, Happy First Day of August! Thank you for the feature of this baby raccoon in the photo named I WAS TAKING A NAP in your beautiful and big group FOR CHILDREN I appreciate it Jrr.
Marcia Colelli
It is definitely keeping an eye on you for waking it from a nice nap.Such a cutie f/v
Odd Jeppesen
Wonderful shot! It's good to see a raccoon in the wild - these days you can find more of them wandering through alleys behind restaurants.
Kym Backland replied:
Odd, Thanks so much! I have never seen a raccoon in an urban environment. Thanks for your visit this evening...
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