A Roseate Spoonbill started what looked like a perfect landing in a palm tree.
Landing gear out…
…ready to nail the landing!
Something wasn’t to his liking at the top of the palm…
and almost immediately he went back the way he came.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 24, 2026
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 24, 2026
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.
There also is a nice covering of trees on this side, providing some shelter from what has been really cold weather for Florida.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm, St. Augustine, FL
February 24, 2026
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.
Research tells me there is some variation, and also some interbreeding with other species.
This was a cooler day, I had gloves on, and I was surprised to see them out at all.
The Old Santee Canal Park, Moncks Corner, SC
December 4, 2025
