Found a Raccoon in our green garbage bin today. I am not sure whether it got trapped into the bin overnight or was just taking a siesta but it doesn't seem to be in a mood to leave. After some lengthy negotiations, hallow verbal threats, and pleading, I decided to tilt the bin at an angle. Then after little more encouragement, it jumped out and walked away in a leisurely manner.
Raccoons are nocturnal animals and remain active throughout the night in our area. In the evening, one can see them climbing roofs, hedges, and trees. I tried many times before but was never able to get a worthy picture. They are shy and don't like being photographed either. They are sometimes lovingly referred to as Trash Pandas due to their pandas like eye markings and affinity to the trash.
There is a house in our neighborhood, at the edge of a ravine, that feeds them regularly in the evening. Perhaps this one belonged to that friendly group or was suffering from some existential crisis, I don't know. But this one certainly seemed a bit sad to me.
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