One of our favourite spots for weekend wandering is a small fishing settlement called Finn Slough that remains little changed since it began early in the twentieth century. For many years, it provided work for the now-historic cannery in Steveston, and is still inhabited by a handful of fishers who seem to live in easy harmony with their surroundings, despite being minutes away from the busy metropolis of Richmond B.C.
One day as I stood on the shaky wooden drawbridge looking up the slough, I was delighted to see a racoon making his way toward me. He slouched along methodically, digging into the mud and rinsing off whatever edible treats he brought to the surface
Low tide had uncovered a treasure trove for him and he was not going to miss a bit of it...every inch of mud got a thorough inspection.
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Patiently, I waited and watched, until he was right under me, completely unconcerned by my quiet presence.
Busy with his labours, he continued under the bridge to forage some more...I am linking this post to the wonderful 'Weekend Reflections' hosted by James. For a real treat, stop by and peruse more reflective photos!
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20 comments:
That is such a cute little guy ! I just love this type of encounter : they are so rare and so precious...
I love this slough Lynette -- that's our kind of place. And the raccoon photos are fantastic.
Such amazing creatures and how fun to get this opportunity!
that raccoon is a cute little rascal! I LOVE his reflection!
Oh, I do love this little guy! And what terrific reflections, Lynette! Just the giggle I needed for the day! Hope you have a weekend filled with laughter and more fun reflections! Enjoy!
Sylvia
I love these pictures, particularly the first one.
The last raccoon I saw was a mangy, battle-scarred old codger limping across the street one night years ago by CBC headquarters in Toronto. Yours looks much healthier and happier.
I love your Finn Slough pictures, as you know, but you've outdone yourself with this little fella and his reflections. Wonderful, Lynette, just wonderful. Love 'em all to bits.
Luv, K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Raccoons are so fun to see, except when they go fishing in my dad's goldfish pond. These are great shots! I'm so glad he didn't mind you being nearby.
Aww, now why do I not see things like this wandering up the Clyde...?
I love it! What cute shots! :)
awww. Did you watch the Nature of Things show last night on raccoons in Toronto? amazingly clever creatures.
Lynette,
I am so pleased to have you on my Blogroll. It brings me to visit your Blog and I always enjoy what I find there.
However, the racoon story and photographs, are just wonderful.
Well done with your patience and capturing such special images and for sharing them here.
Don't think you would find too many racoons in the River Lagan in Belfast!!!!
Have a lovely weekend Lynette,
Eileen :)
I have never been to Finn Slough but have fallen in love with it thru your photos. I love the little raccoon. I used to have a Mama Raccoon in Tofino who would bring her babies every spring to my back door for food:)
Great images of the raccoon, and the reflections are an added attraction.
Amusant et bien trouvé !
Fantastic photos!
Like them or not, racoons are pretty cute!
Patrick Tillett, Extremely Overdue
Love the raccoon! Such a cute little guy! We have a raccoon in the neighborhood who comes to visit our yard in the night, especially around cherry time - he climbs up in the cherry tree and munches along on the cherries. Very noisily.
Magnificent reflections, the most beautiful in the second.
An animal reflection is really something special.
Greetings from Germany.
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