We have a quiet neighbourhood and are located next to a large 80 acre natural park. This park is home to animals and birds who wander up to our homes and although cute cause some damage to our landscaping. This morning I awoke to a small party being held under our bedroom window. Four raccoons were visiting us. The two babies were enjoying our fish ponds and were having so much fun that when they finally came out of the water and shook off the excess water immediately fell asleep beside the pool.
The two adult raccoons attempted to climb to fence I constructed around the strawberry patch but the fine chicken wire did not agree with their little paws. Every time they would almost reach the top they would let go and drop to the ground. After many tries they gave up and proceeded to two of our composters. They knew just how to open the animal proof composters and had a late dinner from the material we deposited earlier that day.
The raccoons, chip monks, squirrels and birds make it difficult to reap a full harvest of anything we grow. My friend John and I usually plant enough for all of us to share. The raccoons came back to wake up the babies and after a few noisy grunts they were off. The one thing I can count on is their return and besides the damage they are fun to watch.
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