Blind Mama Raccoon & her baby

 
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this is the blind Mama Raccoon again, at our front patio fountain and bird bath, and this time she has her baby with her! She might have had 2 youngsters there, but am not sure, as they are hard to see hiding behind the leaves, plus the babies are more timid than the mother. I was so hoping she wouldn't have babies this year, being that she's blind, but here they are, at least, here's one. Now I see why she's been so thirsty and coming here to drink all the time, as she's nursing the babies.

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Guest - Sep 19, 2007 04:09 PM EDT
well, it's now September. Have seen the blind Mother raccoon a couple times lately, but sadly, the baby hasn't been seen for a long time. I don't know what happened to the poor little thing.
Guest - Jun 23, 2007 02:05 PM EDT
thanks for the kind thoughts, Cindy and Janice, and thanks Alex also.
Guest - Jun 23, 2007 12:56 AM EDT
Such a touching photo. Poor mama is blind but she is trying so hard to raise her babies.
Guest - Jun 22, 2007 05:35 PM EDT
WOW!! what a neat shot.
Guest - Jun 22, 2007 05:30 AM EDT
This is a real touching story. Maybe your garden will provide a safe haven for them and even with her disability, hopefully she can adjust her life to find ways to protect herself and her young. My fingers are crossed!!
Guest - Jun 22, 2007 04:19 AM EDT
thankyou, Beverly, --yes, it seems she's doing quite well with the baby, who stays right close to her as they are walking around. Maybe he'll guide her when he gets a bit older.
Guest - Jun 21, 2007 11:08 PM EDT
How nice she is able to raise a family. NIce Shot.
Guest - Jun 21, 2007 06:09 PM EDT
Hi Lorraine, thanks for the caring message. Yes, I do get concerned about her and the baby now too. Sure hope all turns out well for them, poor things. A lot against both of them, am afraid.
Guest - Jun 21, 2007 05:03 PM EDT
That baby looks so cute, so she has survived, I hope she does ok, but it must be a worry for you with her being blind.
Guest - Jun 21, 2007 02:49 PM EDT
thanks Janice for the nice comments.
Guest - Jun 21, 2007 11:12 AM EDT
what a wonderful area for them to freshen up in

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