A New Critter?
(dang, I sound like Ellie May Clampet!)
As I was out feeding the Moorhens.. (and the greedy Ibis) I noted my turtle coming close.. I tossed bread to him, and although he got some there was more disturbance in the water. I thought a fish was grabbing the bread... then I notice a new pair of eyes peeking out!......
A closer look at the face.. try to look underwater at the shape.
I'm pretty sure we have a soft shelled turtle to add to the critters here!
After that experience I turned and saw a good "group shot".. 3 Wood Storks, 4 Ibis and the 4 Moorhen babies!
I stood around for a few moments and then took a "shore line shot".. take note near the top that the baby Moorhen is stretched up and ready to chase that Ibis that is bugging him lol. (*You go Groucho! lol)
Below the Egret and one of the Wood Storks didn't seem to mind sharing the same space.
before I went inside I had to do just one reflection shot.
These pictures are taken at about 7:30 am before the pond fountain went on and the water is smooth.
posted by DesLily | 5:26 AM
8 Comments:
Giggling at the Elly May Clampett crack. Heheheheh. But wow, that does look like something new you've got there, Pat. You sure it's not a one of Nessie's cousins?
It looks like a funky little critter too! I love looking at all of your pictures!
Well, there's one good thing about Boo getting you up earlie - you get amazing photos! I love all of them.
cjh
That looks like a damn alligator! It looks like a regular bird fest out there ;p They're taking over!!
I had the same reaction as Chris...I thought that was a baby alligator! Sure is cute!
I'm coming with my coffee mug to sit and enjoy your bird-watching moments
Of course I cant see under water but I tended to agree with Chris. Big bug eyed thing. Watch your toes. Great shots. I loved them. Helen
Looks like a happy day at the pond! I almost accidentally run over a soft shell turtle once... man can those things move fast! Mean little things too, they'll actually attack if they feel threatened.
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