until that moment; the love affair was unknown to all......

What is it sitting on?  And what is it?  

I thought it was a grinner, but the tail appears bushy.

Almost looks like a rare and illusive long tailed 'possum.

Didn't ya know them "possums like doe snot too?

Looks like the tail was moving during the shot, and the part that looks fuzzy might be a blur from the movement.

Looks like the elusive "Coyote Possum"  At least that is what I will tell my nephews!

yea, it is a opossum sitting on and gaurding his acorn rage screw in block. If he is gonna attack my deer Im gonna have to attack him, so we will leave them along
Boswell