shadows and animal tracks

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how exciting it was to come across evidence of wildlife while out in my suburban backyard yesterday. I found these animal tracks while looking for shadows. I can see that the small grouping of many paw prints in the snow are from my yorkie priscilla, but the pair of the longer prints towards the left must be from a raccoon. hopefully they both weren't out on the patio at the same time. priscilla has her rabies shot, but still...besides, she only weighs eleven pounds. I don't think I would have noticed these prints if I wasn't drawn to the light and shadows while taking photos yesterday. do you ever encounter wild animals in your backyard?
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