Northern Racoon (Procyon lotor)

These guys are amazingly cheeky! I went for a walk last night at about midnight, when i found a family of Racoon's squabbling on a hay bail. After they scattered, i positioned myself on their hay bail and waited. it did not take long until they came back and jumped up on the hay bail next to me (one came within a foot before it saw me). They make a strange purring noise as they walk.