Raccoon of Circle Bar B Reserve

This might be one of its relatives - also taken at the Circle Bar B.

I keep wanting to go over there but still have not made the trip. Cute Trash Panda.

Archibald wrote in post #18610612
This might be one of its relatives - also taken at the Circle Bar B.

Hosted photo: posted by Archibald in
./showthread.php?p=186​10612&i=i264003129
forum: Wildlife

Nope, just did a retinal scan=same Raccoon!
Just teasing.
The one we saw was very brave walking right beside the lake and several quick looking gators.

Archibald, CBB has become my favorite venue in all of Florida.
Poof hates to sit in one spot. At CBB we walked almost 30 miles over 4 days and that pleased her
and kept both of us constantly looking for targets of opportunity.

Next time we head down we will spent 5 full days there!
We also met Alan Jackman from Flickr and he shot along side of us several times. He uses a folding bike
to get around. I took a bike and used it one morning but found I would go too fast and miss things.

I heard from the locals that in July it is a ghost town for people due to the heat but that many more animals
can be seen just because of less people. Has us thinking about a sauna trip

For an Aussie.....these things looks so bloody cute !!!!!

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18610631
Nope, just did a retinal scan=same Raccoon!
Just teasing.
The one we saw was very brave walking right beside the lake and several quick looking gators.

Archibald, CBB has become my favorite venue in all of Florida.
Poof hates to sit in one spot. At CBB we walked almost 30 miles over 4 days and that pleased her
and kept both of us constantly looking for targets of opportunity.

Next time we head down we will spent 5 full days there!
We also met Alan Jackman from Flickr and he shot along side of us several times. He uses a folding bike
to get around. I took a bike and used it one morning but found I would go too fast and miss things.

I heard from the locals that in July it is a ghost town for people due to the heat but that many more animals
can be seen just because of less people. Has us thinking about a sauna trip

Makes sense. The mornings should be OK - let us know how it is if you go.

Bear Dale wrote in post #18610635
For an Aussie.....these things looks so bloody cute !!!!!

Bear Dale I think here in the U.S. it depends on where and when you see them.
We have a cabin up in the mountains and they are devlish getting into everything and doing a lot of damage.
They are also a big reservoir of rabies so I take them seriously not wanting shots in the E.R.
I'll say they are very clever and resourceful.
We commonly see them in the daytime in Florida. Up here in Tennessee seeing them in the day is usually not a good sign.

Archibald wrote in post #18610642
Makes sense. The mornings should be OK - let us know how it is if you go.

Like 0500-0700, maybe 0800
Then sightseeing, lunch, nap and a return for an evening walk.
Don't know if it will be this year, not Newfoundland on the docket in 29 days

Love that place. Looks likes he's calmed down since the last time I was there!

IMAGE LINK: https://www.mikeswildl​ife.com/Animals/Wildli​fe/i-vfnvcvK/A

MedicineMan4040 wrote in post #18610631
Nope, just did a retinal scan=same Raccoon!
Just teasing.
The one we saw was very brave walking right beside the lake and several quick looking gators.

Archibald, CBB has become my favorite venue in all of Florida.
Poof hates to sit in one spot. At CBB we walked almost 30 miles over 4 days and that pleased her
and kept both of us constantly looking for targets of opportunity.

Next time we head down we will spent 5 full days there!
We also met Alan Jackman from Flickr and he shot along side of us several times. He uses a folding bike
to get around. I took a bike and used it one morning but found I would go too fast and miss things.

I heard from the locals that in July it is a ghost town for people due to the heat but that many more animals
can be seen just because of less people. Has us thinking about a sauna trip

We were there last July and it was hot. Walking back up heron hide out one of the bobcats came out of the marsh on the right. He wouldn't turn and look my way of course so all I got was a couple butt shots. It and Merrit Island are my favorites when I drive down.

Circle Bar B is now my favorite and I'm shot many venues in Florida. Why?
Because Poof (the better-half) loves to walk and walk and walk.
In four days there we racked up over 27 miles walking and I got a few more in on the bicycle.
She hates to sit in one place for long (she can't stand Conowingo).

Next time we head to Florida we'll plan on 5 days at CBB alone.

Now what about July. Hot as all get out I know but aren't there more critters because of less
people due to the heat?

I have been there spring, summer, and fall, spring and fall are the best times in my opinion. The birds and animals aren't bothered by the people like up north. Early summer the new birds are foraging it seems.