Wednesday, March 04, 2009

More Alligators

On our last day in Florida Pat scheduled us for a tour of a local wildlife refuge. It promised to be a good photo opportunity so I cleaned up the zoom lens and we hit the road.

Grandaddy Alligator in His Own Pond







Central Florida has been plagued by a drought since September leaving most of the swamp land dry. There were a few watering holes left which were teaming with wildlife as a result.

Black Vultures



American Darter and Company



The American Darter is also known as the Snake Bird because it swims with it's head just above the water. Here's one with a fresh catch.



Wild Bore Piglets also known as Razorbacks









Juvenile Sunning Himself



Soft Shelled Turtle


Hiding in the Lilly's


Statuesque Adults


Swimming with towards Lunch
(I decided it was a good time to exit the swamp)


It was a great day with a surprise at the end which I am saving for its own dedicated post. Stay tuned...

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