In the Swamp
Went searching for a trail to a lake, but stopped on the way in a cypress dome. I was told of a few Barred Owls and quickly found what I assume was the father of some fledglings. I could hear the little guys calling deeper in the dome, but they never let me get close. The mother also stayed with them. This one, however was very tolerant of me and never gave a sign of being uncomfortable with my presence. The giant crayfish at my feet was pretty unhappy though.
Canon 50d, Canon 100-400@310mm iso800 f5.6 1/250s
When walking around I also found this small Water Moccasin(Agkistrodon piscivorus) at the edge of one of the few puddles remaining. The fish were concentrated and made for an easy meal. The species name piscivorous means “habitually feeding on fish”. This was a little guy at maybe 2 feet, still brightly patterned. As adults they are darker and more uniform in color. This one also seemed especially light.
Canon 50d, Canon 100-400@275mm f5.6 iso800 1/250s
A fun day, we are still mosquito free. If only the heat hadn’t returned so quickly.
I have just found his Blog and I like much both we share the same interests in the nature, it photographs and the Everglades,
Greetings
Juan C Aguero said this on April 7th, 2009 at 3:48 pm