Rob Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 In the abandoned air force station one of my radars is located in there is a new family of racoons, and red fox. I've only seen a pair of the racoon babies and the mother is close most times. I can get within about five feet or so before they get scared. The mother will yakk at me from a distance voicing displeasure. Yesterday afternoon I caught them in a tree:This morning I seen the fox family making it's trek around the grounds but by the time I got the camera out, was only able to get a shot of one pup before he headed off into a culvert. There is 39 acres to this compound so I never know where they will be. Unfortunately, one did not survive the night; he is chewed up pretty good and in the middle of the road. I see them running around nearly every day but they usually run off when I get within 20 feet or so.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 That's a shame about the fox.Since when has a momma yakking at you from a distance voicing displeasure ever stopped you from doing what you set out to do? Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 very interesting,,,thanks rob.....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Them Racoons are cute. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Gods little creatures, so cute 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 You all sure got a lot of "greenery" there! Its already turned all brown and dusty and dried up down here again. I think the drought has returned here again,,,,randyp 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Fox is cute too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 I think the fox in the photo sacrificed his brother for something to eat.The body was gone less than an hour after I snapped the photo. There is nobody else that comes into the compound.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I think the fox in the photo sacrificed his brother for something to eat.The body was gone less than an hour after I snapped the photo. There is nobody else that comes into the compound.RobSounds like Rob's Roadkill Cafe is back into operation again. That would be great with carrots, potatoes and 2 Vidalia Onions cooked in a Crock Pot all day. It would fall off the bones. Top it off with a dish of mustard greens and hot sauce.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 Drove into work just a bit ago and what I suspect seems to be true. The fox that was expired on the driveway is being consumed by his sibling. I viewed another of the offspring carrying the carcass across the yard. After seeing me getting out of my Jeep, he darted off into the bushes and looking at the body, it's clear it was the other young fox about half gone. I've not seen the racoon babies again. They have departed their normal sleeping tree moving along.Nature at work I suppose.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-121851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 You all sure got a lot of "greenery" there! Its already turned all brown and dusty and dried up down here again. I think the drought has returned here again,,,,randypHi Randyp! At least the randyp drought is over, we were getting seriously worried because we hadn't heard from you for so long. Wonder how rhasler is doing, New Mexico is on fire. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-122030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 We had a pet raccoon when I was jest a boy. My younger brother and myself found it in the woods by an oak tree that had fallen down. Apparently the mother had abandoned it, it was more dead than alive when we found it. It was so small we raised it on a baby bottle, and it was a great pet. We turned it loose after it was grown, and by then you could tell it's natural instincts had started to kick in, so I feel pretty sure it was OK. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-122033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hi Randyp! At least the randyp drought is over, we were getting seriously worried because we hadn't heard from you for so long. Wonder how rhasler is doing, New Mexico is on fire.Hi Tom, no, am still here, seems when Im not working something lately, then Im working on it. I dont know bout ole rhasly, would like to hear from him though. Its shaping up to be a murderous summer here, already getting really hot. I dread it, gonna start work early and quit early,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-122059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 We had a pet raccoon when I was jest a boy. My younger brother and myself found it in the woods by an oak tree that had fallen down. Apparently the mother had abandoned it, it was more dead than alive when we found it. It was so small we raised it on a baby bottle, and it was a great pet. We turned it loose after it was grown, and by then you could tell it's natural instincts had started to kick in, so I feel pretty sure it was OK.I'll have to show this to my mom the next time I want to keep one.Ben Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-122062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I'm glad my brother lives way down in Florida. Unlike Dunkin' Donuts, I'm not worth the trip. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-122063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Saw this in today's paper. I don't know if i'm going with "Rob" or "Ottercar". Maybe i'll send both. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-122074 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Saw this in today's paper. I don't know if i'm going with "Rob" or "Ottercar". Maybe i'll send both.I like "Ottercar" myself.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25340-couple-of-young-families/#findComment-122077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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