Saturday, June 03, 2006

These raccoons (Procyon lotor) live in the tree in our back yard. Click on the photo for a larger view. You won't regret it — they're so cute!

At Saturday, June 03, 2006 11:33:00 PM, Gary J. Wood said...: I just found out that raccoons were introduced to Germany in 1934 by the Nazi general Hermann Göring.
At Sunday, June 04, 2006 12:36:00 AM, Christopher Steven b. said...: i don't think i've every seen a racoon in the daytime. technical query: autofocus or set manually?

great shot.
At Sunday, June 04, 2006 12:41:00 AM, henri Banks said...: they are sooo sweet !!
At Sunday, June 04, 2006 1:03:00 AM, Gary J. Wood said...: CSB: I used the Canon 70-200mm F/4L lens on autofocus. It's got a USM focussing motor. The camera was set to Av mode (aperture priority) with aperture at f/4.0, ISO 400.
At Sunday, June 04, 2006 1:52:00 AM, heather said...: awww awww awww!
At Sunday, June 04, 2006 5:05:00 AM, Jozee said...: Um,

Daytime can = rabies. Cool - but safe?

Incredible documentation.

Alt code for peace sign.
At Sunday, June 04, 2006 2:21:00 PM, Gary J. Wood said...: Rabies isn't the worst thing you can get from them. Consider Baylisascaris procyonis roundworm.

&peace;

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