Viera Wetlands Florida
Jan 30, 2021 22:48:33 #
These are a few of the pictures I took at the Viera Wetlands in Viera Florida. Lots of birds & alligators. The gators were just sunning themselves on the lake banks. Hope you all enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Jan 30, 2021 22:52:16 #
Jan 30, 2021 23:00:50 #
I stood about at least 15 feet away & kept watching the gator in case he started coming after me. I've been told they are used to humans so I just was very careful I didn't frighten them. I was using an 80-400mm lens so I really didn't have to get too close.
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Jan 31, 2021 00:37:34 #
Jan 31, 2021 00:44:46 #
Appy
Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)
anotherview wrote:
What is the recommended safe distance between an alligator and a human?
In miles? I would have suggested Kansas, but recall seeing a spot on the Wichita news here while back they found one in a local pond.
Jan 31, 2021 09:03:23 #
Haha. Yeah, I feel safe at my keyboard. But I had in mind pictures, videos, and stories of how quickly an alligator can move when attacking prey.
Appy wrote:
In miles? I would have suggested Kansas, but recall seeing a spot on the Wichita news here while back they found one in a local pond.
Jan 31, 2021 09:25:02 #
anotherview wrote:
What is the recommended safe distance between an alligator and a human?
It depends on the weather...if it is cold, you can get fairly close...ten feet.
If it is hot...and they are on land...30 feet is about right.
If it is hot and they are in the water...60 feet from shore at a minimum...they come out of there like a bullet.
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Jan 31, 2021 11:51:07 #
Michael Sabetsky wrote:
These are a few of the pictures I took at the Viera Wetlands in Viera Florida. Lots of birds & alligators. The gators were just sunning themselves on the lake banks. Hope you all enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Hi, Michael. I know Viera is very close to you but IMHO Rock Point is a much better option and only about 20 minutes up the Interstate. I've been to Viera a few times and was disappointed every time. We have spent the winter at Patrick Air Force Base and gone up to Black Point probably 50+ times. Never disappointed. There is always something photographically interesting going on up there.
Nice photos BTW.
Jan 31, 2021 11:58:59 #
Michael Sabetsky wrote:
These are a few of the pictures I took at the Viera Wetlands in Viera Florida. Lots of birds & alligators. The gators were just sunning themselves on the lake banks. Hope you all enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
The gator, one of the most vicious reptilian killers we know, at rest was endowed by Nature with an incredibly menacing smileš²
That somehow hints at its malevolenceā¹ļø Beautiful shots
Jan 31, 2021 12:11:19 #
Yes, this is what I've seen in videos: "If it is hot and they are in the water...60 feet from shore at a minimum...they come out of there like a bullet."
Thanks for guidance.
Thanks for guidance.
Canisdirus wrote:
It depends on the weather...if it is cold, you can get fairly close...ten feet.
If it is hot...and they are on land...30 feet is about right.
If it is hot and they are in the water...60 feet from shore at a minimum...they come out of there like a bullet.
If it is hot...and they are on land...30 feet is about right.
If it is hot and they are in the water...60 feet from shore at a minimum...they come out of there like a bullet.
Jan 31, 2021 12:32:51 #
anotherview wrote:
Yes, this is what I've seen in videos: "If it is hot and they are in the water...60 feet from shore at a minimum...they come out of there like a bullet."
Thanks for guidance.
Thanks for guidance.
Years ago, I saw a gator nab a deer that was easily 40 ft. from shore. Only got one leg, but enough to drag it back into the water...and then...gone. I think a deer is faster than you or I...
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Jan 31, 2021 13:55:26 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Hi, Michael. I know Viera is very close to you but IMHO Rock Point is a much better option and only about 20 minutes up the Interstate. I've been to Viera a few times and was disappointed every time. We have spent the winter at Patrick Air Force Base and gone up to Black Point probably 50+ times. Never disappointed. There is always something photographically interesting going on up there.
Nice photos BTW.
Nice photos BTW.
CPO. There were plenty of alligators sunning themselves on the banks of the lakes. Also plenty of birds plus the visitors to the park were very nice to talk with. I'll look up where Black Point is & go there shortly. Thanks for the tip. I love photographing animals.
Jan 31, 2021 14:06:47 #
Michael Sabetsky wrote:
CPO. There were plenty of alligators sunning themselves on the banks of the lakes. Also plenty of birds plus the visitors to the park were very nice to talk with. I'll look up where Black Point is & go there shortly. Thanks for the tip. I love photographing animals.
Take exit 220 from I95 and go east about eight miles. Watch the signs, the turn off is on the left. It's a one-way circular drive. I think you will love it after Viera. Yep, I love photographing animals too. If you take a look at my posts you will see what you can expect to encounter at Black Point.
Jan 31, 2021 14:09:37 #
Jan 31, 2021 15:41:55 #
Yes, I hear the gator will drag its prey under water to drown it. What a horrifying way to go. Alligators a dangerous, privative lifeform.
Canisdirus wrote:
Years ago, I saw a gator nab a deer that was easily 40 ft. from shore. Only got one leg, but enough to drag it back into the water...and then...gone. I think a deer is faster than you or I...
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