Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Wordless Wednesday: Mystery Footprints

I went out on the deck first thing yesterday morning and discovered muddy animal footprints all over the kids' picnic table. Now, our deck is nearly 2 stories off the ground with a gate, so this critter had to climb up a big flight of stairs and either jump the gate or crawl between the spindles. No idea what it thinks it will find up here, we have no pets so there are no food bowls up here. Could he be attracted to the grease from the grill?

Based on the prints I am thinking it might be a raccoon. What do you think?

 





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27 comments:

  1. CandaceJune 7, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Oh yikes that does look like a racoons, or maybe a possum!

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  2. Cat DavisJune 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Eek whatever it is looks like it has claws.

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  3. MariannaJune 7, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Yeah I definitely think it has claws.

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  4. CherylJune 7, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I would think raccoon too. The first picture I was really confused and I thought "uh... I only see arrows" Then I realized I'm smart, like dump truck.

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  5. KatieJune 7, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Hmm... time to set up a camera to figure out for sure!

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  6. AnnieJune 7, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    LOL totally a raccoon!! Those little guys are cute and pesky at the same time. I was going to ask you why your picnic table was so clean then I read it is 2 stories off the ground. Love it!

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  7. Texas Type A MomJune 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    That'd be my guess - crazy!

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  8. RobJune 7, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    maybe a bear. LOL.

    Happy WW!

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  9. Ms DJune 7, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Yep, looks like a raccoon!!

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  10. nicole flowersJune 8, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    I would think it is a raccoon, they are rambunctious little guys.

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  11. TonyaJune 8, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    We had visits from raccoons when part of our fence was done, but they visited us for our dog food. Never left us prints, though.

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  12. Lisa NoelJune 8, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    looks raccoon-y to me too

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  13. CrystalJune 8, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Racoons are usually always the culprit

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  14. KathyJune 8, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Racoons can climb well, stay away they are mean!

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  15. JessicaJune 8, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Yes, that looks like raccoon prints! EEEEK! Stay clear, they are MEAN (we have them around our place, too).

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  16. Liz MaysJune 8, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I think you might be right!

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  17. MariannaJune 8, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Woke up to more prints this morning. It's funny because there are Jo prints on the deck or stairs, just the table. I've got a flying raccoon on my hands.

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  18. Simply Being MommyJune 8, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Dang, whatever it is, it's a determined little creature.

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  19. AvryJune 8, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I vote raccoon.. yikes those buggars can be mean!

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  20. LeeAnnJune 8, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Photobucket is blocked here at work, so I can't see the pictures. :-( I will try to get back over here tonight from home, but I wanted to say thanks for the linky!

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  21. AEKJune 8, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Yep, that's a raccoon. They are great climbers.
    Thanks for the linky, too.
    Angie

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  22. HenriettaJune 8, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    They do look like raccoon prints! You should set up a camera and get some shots!

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  23. annies homeJune 8, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    sounds like you have someone else who loves that table as much as the one that is meant for

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  24. WhitneyJune 9, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I wonder if it could possibly be a cat? We have neighbor cats that leave tracks all over our vehicles, etc. We have that same picnic table!

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  25. RachelJune 9, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    UGH --- the fact that I can tell it has CLAWS is making my skin crawl. Eeek!

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  26. Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.comJune 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I am not sure what that is. Hopefully nothing too scary. :)

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  27. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Yep, looks like racoon prints to me. I think they are adorable, but only if you see them at night and they don't sneak up on you.
    Have a great weekend. =)
    Lorie Shewbridge
    LJS65@aol.com
    http://wmljshewbridge.blogspot.com
    (Blogger is still being a bitch and won't let me sign on to comment.)

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