Find a patch of reeds, some dry land with grass, or maybe cane then look around for one of the locals. The marshes have cuts and canals along the dikes, which is where I spotted this one.
ACE Basin, Donnelley, South Carolina.
Specs; OM-1 mk2, OM 100-400 ll, Lightroom.
If you zoom in on the animal, I get the impression that it’s keeping an eye on you. Very creepy!
They absolutely will watch you. It’s not uncommon to have one swim up closer for a better look.
You found him in one of his favorite nesting spots. I’ve seen them sliding down the banks quite frequently, but it is unusual for me to see them climbing up. They are so strong.
They are. We find them on the trails and dikes. Usually they get up and move, but not always. I’ve found them sleeping on the dirt roads, once I had a long conversation with one that was not leaving! Finally the car moving too close got him to shift far enough for me to get by.
A long way from NYC lol