Shots from the Swamp

May 25, 2011 by Janine |
Some random shots from the past couple of weeks...

Who goes there?



You shall not pass.



Black bellied whistling duck



A fierce little gator



One of three baby white eyed vireos



Mom did a great job of distracting us away from her brood with alarm calls



Red Shouldered Hawk



Gopher Tortoise


Nighthawks

May 08, 2011 by Janine |
A day in the life of a nighthawk consists of...

Not Being Seen





Flying around and eating Bugs



and most importantly, Sitting on Rocks



Rocks suitable for sitting on are highly prized and vigorously defended.





After a heated argument, the newcomer claims the rock for himself.



The original occupant sulks away.



The new owner of the rock poses victoriously.