Dang Bandits!
Jul 23, 2020 09:07:39 #
Good Job, Kpmac. Although they can be troublesome, they are quite a joy to watch. We took over their environment, they did not take over ours.
Jul 23, 2020 09:12:26 #
Good shooting Ken! They can be nasty; keep your dog away from them!
Jul 23, 2020 09:21:42 #
In the last week we have lost one hen, ten chicks, and one other hen really beat up from a racoon. We have tried live trapping it since the first loss, but the SOB is smarter than me. We know its a racoon from the tracks it leaves around the live trap. I won't use poison, so the hunt goes on. Any suggestions.
Jul 23, 2020 09:37:55 #
Jul 23, 2020 10:28:40 #
quixdraw wrote:
Good shots, but you really don't want these guys around, they can be a disaster, and really tear up a dog. In a rural area - I keep the garbage in a covered can in the closed garage and take it to the dump twice a week. No problems. Even a lid and good tie down would likely work, but they are clever and "handy".
Thanks, QD. These shots were taken at a State Park close to my home. There was a lid on that can but he got it off easily as it was not secured. I see them here at home but I don't encourage them in any way.
Jul 23, 2020 10:30:06 #
weberwest wrote:
Interesting Ken - you got some good clear shots - should be helpful to identify him in a possible future line-up!
Thanks, Joe. I should have mentioned that these were taken at a State Park.
Jul 23, 2020 10:30:28 #
Hereford wrote:
Great shots of this marauder. He looks hungry.
Thanks for looking, Hereford.
Jul 23, 2020 10:31:48 #
dat2ra wrote:
Great shots!
I love 'em. I know Quix doesn't but you can send them to my place--they can run off the neighbor's cats that keep eating "my" birds.
I love 'em. I know Quix doesn't but you can send them to my place--they can run off the neighbor's cats that keep eating "my" birds.
They can be real pests, though, dat2ra. I don't like cats, either. Thanks for looking.
Jul 23, 2020 10:33:14 #
UTMike wrote:
Good set, Ken, he does wear a mask you notice.
Yep. And walking around in broad daylight. Thanks for looking, Mike.
Jul 23, 2020 10:33:29 #
Jul 23, 2020 10:34:23 #
ecobin wrote:
Nice captures Ken - I spray fox urine on plants and shrubs that rabbits and deer eat. You might try something like that - I get it at Home Depot.
Thanks, Elliott. I failed to mention that these were taken at a State Park.
Jul 23, 2020 10:34:36 #
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Jul 23, 2020 10:36:08 #
kpmac wrote:
This fellow wasn't the least bit bothered by my presence. He was too intent on a meal.
Good photos Ken.
Jul 23, 2020 10:38:26 #
Uuglypher wrote:
Always keep in mind:
When any typically nocturnal species is observed fearlessly abroad in daylight, that is abnormal behavior and is a common result of rabies virus infection! The great majority of wildlife infected with and capable of transmitting rabies with a bite or “nip” do NOT ACT “RABID” - THEY ACT UNUSUALLY FEARLESS AND TAME!!!!
Dave (retired veterinary pathologist and wildlife disease researcher and diagnostician)
When any typically nocturnal species is observed fearlessly abroad in daylight, that is abnormal behavior and is a common result of rabies virus infection! The great majority of wildlife infected with and capable of transmitting rabies with a bite or “nip” do NOT ACT “RABID” - THEY ACT UNUSUALLY FEARLESS AND TAME!!!!
Dave (retired veterinary pathologist and wildlife disease researcher and diagnostician)
I kept my distance, Uuglypher. These were taken at a State Park so no problem with rabies near home. I did consider that it might be sick as it was fearless but it probably sees humans quite often as it was wandering in a picnic area. Thanks for commenting.
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