I've been waiting almost a month (since Nov 11) for the appearance of the baby raccoons. From time to time I heard what I thought were baby sounds but no confirmation that they existed. Today - they appeared. At least two and perhaps 3. Here is mom
Mom looking at me
Mom looking away
Here mom is grooming (herself or one of the babies) while one of the babies appeared
I belive the baby is nursing
Here are mom and baby
Here mom is grooming the baby
Now mom is looking out
Time for breakfast - mom is exiting her home
Leaving the kids to play (climing up the inside wall
Here mom is checking on me while the baby is climbing
Practice climbing
A stretch
Meanwhile, mom has elevated herself high on the tree and checking on the kids
Here she is crossing over to another tree
While two kids are playing inside
And checking each other out
Mom washing her hands before eating
While the babies continue to play
Walking back was a blue heron
And reflection
Somehow I spooked her and she took off - landing on the pier
Another view of her
C. Frank Starmer