Tag Archives: OM 12-200mm

Roseate Spoonbill Bath Time

We went to Florida last week for a few days, first stop the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. This pool is at edge of the larger alligator area and the clean water flowing in provides a good spot for bathing.

Roseate Spoonbill bath time
Roseate Spoonbill bath time
Roseate Spoonbill bath time
Roseate Spoonbill bath time
Roseate Spoonbill bath time
Roseate Spoonbill bath time

There also is a nice covering of trees on this side, providing some shelter from what has been really cold weather for Florida.

Roseate Spoonbill bath time
Roseate Spoonbill bath time, Spoonbill standing in the water is banded, likely originally from the Alligator Farm.
Roseate Spoonbill bath time
Roseate Spoonbill bath time

St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 24, 2026

Turtles in a Row

I had assumed these were all Yellow-bellied Sliders but maybe the two on the left in this first image are not–there wasn’t a bit of yellow to be seen.

Turtles in a Row
Turtles in a Row

Research tells me there is some variation, and also some interbreeding with other species.

Turtles in a Row
Turtles in a Row

This was a cooler day, I had gloves on, and I was surprised to see them out at all.

Yellow-bellied Slider
Yellow-bellied Slider

The Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner, SC
December 4, 2025