The Little Nuthatch — raccoon

Florida Winter.

• little big econ state forest • raccoon

          And I end with this raccoon sleeping in a tree. In such a tight little ball, reminded me of my cat. It would not stir!

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A cold and windy morning.

• alligator • american avocet • american white pelican • canaveral national seashore • gopher tortoise • merritt island nwr • north carolina • raccoon • tri-colored heron • white ibis

On Wednesday a cold front rolled in, bringing clouds and wind up to 30 mph. I had the day off so I headed out to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge for the sunrise. With the cloud cover it was no great sunrise, but it was still incredibly beautiful.   The wind!! I often see wild boar in the water, but seeing a raccoon was a first for me.    

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