A family of Raccoons wandered along the edge of the marsh under a pier where I was standing. I got a few shots as they disappeared into the taller grass. It was one of those interesting things to see but a missed photographic opportunity. Or so I thought.

About ten minutes later the masked bandits made a return trip, this time coming towards me.

What could be so interesting up on this dead branch?

They was not be a group shot as they continued weaving in and out of the taller grass and shrubs.

They were cautious, but continued towards the pier.

This one appeared to be the ring leader, maybe a parent although they were all the same size. He stood watch while the others went back into the tall grass before he followed.