Before resuming our regularly-scheduled nature coverage, time for a BirdingPI.com “bad astrophotography” moment:
Very exciting.
Meanwhile, very amazed/happy to see these two Eastern Raccoon in a tree at Thompson Circle last Sunday at Presque Isle State Park. Weather conditions: overcast; humid.
These coons seemed a bit befuddled by human/photographer presence; BirdingPI.com’s WMBD (wild mammal behavioral department) analysis suggests they were overly enthusiastic, i.e., incautious, juveniles.
After 10 minutes of observation, BirdingPI.com’s survey team temporarily left (1-2 minutes) this location for ‘fiddling with camera settings.’ Upon returning, the Racoons had vamoosed – obviously, capable of very quick movement when warranted.
Bonus video: