Is that a thumb ????
Because if it is…
he can open doors, at night.
Just sayin.
Alligator, Thumb
Category Archives: Charleston
Out Of My Way (1) , Alligator
I almost forgot !
We always joke and take photographs of the Alligators hanging out with Turtles. Like using them as a pillow.
I have wanted to get one taking over a wooden ramp, then promptly forgot when I did.
I came across an entire series of a take over.
Above is the first in a series. I got carried away and now have a bunch to go through.
Note: The Alligator is about 4 foot long (1.2 m) so these Turtles were really big.
Egret Ran Me Over
No really, right at me. I did get him in the viewfinder somehow. This shot, several others were eye, wing, and foot.
I cropped the top to make a standard 16×10 format.
What happens is we may stand right on the edge of the swamp, toes touching the water while leaning out looking right and left. It gives you a clear view of what is hiding along the bank, in front and behind.
Sometimes, like here, somebody else has the same idea. But going faster.
Gliding Through A Swamp Towards A Nest, Heron
The full photograph below provides much more detail than what fit in the page header.
For me the background is just as important as the flying Heron. Green palms and a distant Great Egret gave this nice atmosphere.
Hunting Close To The Rookery, Heron
There is another swamp adjacent to the rookery. This Great Blue parked himself near some brush and waited for whatever came by.
I was on my way out and left him frozen in time. Never moving that I saw. Bet he caught something though.
Blue-winged Teal
No Mallards, anywhere. Teals are the most commen in these swamps.
Most are the Blue-winged species, Green-winged are around but much too shy.
Neither like people much, but you can get lucky.
It’s Not All Large Birds And Alligators
The ‘other’ guys can make a decent photograph too.
Great Egret Showing The Bridal Feathers
When I see this I know mating season is not far off.
It may be early but the early ‘show off’ has started.
