This Barred Owl was perched way off the walking path, and about as deep into the woods as he could be and still be spotted.
There wasn’t much light and there were plenty of obstructions. But WHO can resist an owl? Not me.
November 11, 2019.
They often disappear before you can even get them in the viewfinder.
This fellow was taking a more measured approach, at least for a few steps.
A female Anhinga struck up a pose at the edge of a small pond. It was late afternoon with little sunlight reaching the water.
The reflections in the water changed considerable by my moving just a few feet and a small drape of fall colored leaves added some color.
A few steps further on and the leaves and some Spanish Moss competed for a frame around the bird.
Spider Lilies, or Swamp Lilies–take your pick. I’ve heard them called both and a Google search finds an overwhelming number of variations on each name.
I do not know if these particular ones naturalized on their own around the swamp or if they were planted. The flowers are short lived, especially in the heat, and it is a delight to spot them in fresh bloom.
October 18, 2019
Swamp Sunflowers put on a great show this fall.
October 18, 2019.
They were close enough to be in the same frame, but I did not get both the Alligator and Green Heron in focus.
The Green Heron was going about his business, picking small snacks from between the water plants and the Alligator paid no attention.
A fluffed out cattail flower head made a nice perch for a Green Anole at the edge of the swamp.
He took advantage of the view, checking out his surroundings.
From a distance it sure looked like a Dragonfly.
Ducks have been showing up around the various ponds I frequent and I was hoping for some decent in-flight views. The ducks had other ideas this day and kept their flight patterns close to the marsh grass.
A Great Blue Heron was a little more obliging as he winged past me.
It was late afternoon and the sun was behind me. In the shaded corner of a pond this Great Blue Heron make a nice silhouette and reflection in the blue water.
