Lake Apopka, Florida
Aug 13, 2022 17:06:42 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Great set Chief, good capture on the wasp
Thank you, Jack! We were at a spot on the wildlife drive that I have started calling Dragonfly Corner. But no Dragons there that day
There is usually a Green Heron hanging out around there too, but no Green Heron either! I was about to give up when I spotted the wasp. I thought he was alone which seemed weird, but when I looked up under the shade roof there was a bunch of them, and they looked agitated. I wanted to get some more shots but decided cowardice was smarter than winning a prize, so we beat feet!! 
Aug 13, 2022 17:08:14 #
jimvanells wrote:
Great series, especially the heron trying the small turtle.
Thank you, Jim! He didn't just try him, he swallowed him! What a way to go!!
Aug 13, 2022 17:22:39 #
LeRoy V. wrote:
Great captures 
Thank you, Leroy. I appreciate it!
Aug 13, 2022 19:21:06 #
Aug 13, 2022 19:56:50 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
Good set of images Chief. I agree, poor turtle.
Don
Don
Thanks, Don! Yeah, what a way to go!
Aug 13, 2022 22:52:14 #
Aug 13, 2022 23:03:06 #
kpmac wrote:
I think I have seen Great Blues eat everything but turtles. Great set.
Thanks, Ken. Yeah, I thought Turtles were safe from them because they couldn't crush the shells. Guess not!
Aug 14, 2022 05:09:53 #
Digesting a whole turtle, ouch! Nice hawk shot. I like overcast days for photo shoots.
Aug 14, 2022 08:56:18 #
Retired CPO wrote:
A rare late morning wildlife drive. At least in th... (show quote)
my favorite of all is no 5...great catch and love the reflection, rcpo! the 2 shots of crooked neck are so cool...but
poor itty bitty baby turtle...where was its mommy? great and enjoyable late morning set for sure!
Aug 14, 2022 16:14:50 #
Dalek wrote:
Digesting a whole turtle, ouch! Nice hawk shot. I like overcast days for photo shoots.
Yeah, I wouldn't want to give that a try! The Hawk is a Merlin, a big deal for me. That's the best photos I have so far of one of those! Yep, I like shooting on overcast days too! Thanks! Aug 14, 2022 16:23:37 #
merrytexan wrote:
my favorite of all is no 5...great catch and love the reflection, rcpo! the 2 shots of crooked neck are so cool...but
poor itty bitty baby turtle...where was its mommy? great and enjoyable late morning set for sure!
poor itty bitty baby turtle...where was its mommy? great and enjoyable late morning set for sure!
Thanks! Yeah, I like that one too! Actually, I was going through the photos and found a better one with a better reflection. I'll post it. We went back out there this morning for an early morning drive. Very nice, almost cool, low humidity. A tease for things to come, I hope!!
I'm glad you liked the photos, more coming soon!
Do you like Black Crowned Night Herons? I know you like Frogs! 
Aug 14, 2022 16:35:38 #
Aug 14, 2022 17:26:49 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Thanks! Yeah, I like that one too! Actually, I was... (show quote)
Oh yes...I like black crowned night herons.
I'd probably croak like a frog if I saw one in person.
Aug 14, 2022 18:27:15 #
Retired CPO wrote:
A rare late morning wildlife drive. At least in th... (show quote)
Very pretty assortment, Chief!
Aug 14, 2022 19:20:27 #
Sylvias wrote:
Great and interesting series Keith, the Hawk is beautiful.
Thank you, Sylvia. Yeah, I really like the Merlin!
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