Tag Archives: Camoflage

Juvenile Alligator Blending In

November 17, 2021 Ellen Jennings 1 Comment

The stripes on a young Alligator provide camouflage in a variety of environments, and this youngster in the dark water littered with dried pine needles blended right in.

Working against him, and how I knew he was there before I saw movement, is that the little ones tend to chirp. I didn’t see mama, but I’m sure she wasn’t far off.

I had startled a Great Blue Heron on this bank as I approached. I’m sure the bird was keenly tuned into this being a possible lunch.

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 14, 2021

Nature

Nature’s Camoflage

October 23, 2019 Ellen Jennings 6 Comments

Spotting wildlife is often about subtle contrasts and shapes. The subject’s movement sometimes helps. This Sapsucker flew onto the tree then froze in place.

Looking for the unexpected can help.

Some creatures hardly move, like the Tree Frog, and others, like this warbler, are in perpetual motion so it’s helpful to anticipate their next direction.