A lot of different animals can live in tree holes. Owls, wood ducks, opossums, and squirrels are some that do. I passed by this tree and saw a fuzzy ear sticking out one day. I decided to go back and it turned out to be a home for a raccoon family.

This was near sunset after a rainstorm with thunder and lighting. The light was not that great.

I am assuming I could be seeing the babies. People think raccoons only raid your garbage. They look cute, but they prey upon other animals like barred owls and screech owls and their young, or steal their eggs. They will go after mice and rabbits as well.

Have a great weekend! Here’s hoping you will get some good weather out of it.
Beautiful animals and great images.
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Not bad considering the lighting conditions. I had to walk by this tree a few different days to see the heads in the hole.
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Wonderful images–they made me smile. Thank you for sharing.
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Seeing them made me smile even though they can be pests.
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Oh wonderful!!
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What lovely muzzles!
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Cute, but a pain!
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Perfect pose!
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I’m hoping to get a better shot in nicer light but they are mostly nocturnal animals. I would be extremely luck if I was able to get some shots in better light.
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Fantastic photographs. I love them. So beautiful.
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I feel lucky. Been there since and only saw the back of one’s head at the tree hole.
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I guess you can’t win them all. I love your work. It’s wonderful.
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I reblogged them so others could enjoy them as well. So sweet. Thank you. If it’s not okay, please let me know.
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Too cute for their own good Sharon. They did not listen to Momma when she told them to stay hidden. Happy Sunday. Allan
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Kids, no matter what species…they just don’t listen. All that curiosity just makes them want to see what’s going on. Adorable.
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Since then I went back twice and only saw the back of one’s head. Not sure I will get the opportunity again.
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Look at their cute and, innocent faces, totally making us forget, that they can, wreak havoc on our, trash cans…nature captured at its, best moments for sure!
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My boss found some I think living in their attic. Yes cute but that is deceiving.
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