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SF - Don't tread on me!
STEFFRO1

SF - Don't tread on me! (Ardea herodias Alligator mississippiensis)

I've only seen a gator eat a bird once and this kind of encounter happens all the time. I think they just don't like to deal with those feathers! lol! At Huntington Beach State Park, SC
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Habitat
Tidal Marsh
Location
Huntington Beach State Park, SC
Date taken
7/1/2015
Scientific name
Ardea herodias Alligator mississippiensis
Equipment used
Nikon D800 with 80-400mm Nikkor lens
peterday
Opus Editor
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Yes, we were told in Kakadu that crocodiles can't handle bird feathers. Interesting shot, Robert!
 
delia todd
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That's more of an :eek!: than a :-O Bob LOL

What a great picture and perfect for SF - many thanks for the smile.
 
Stanley Jones
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LOL, great double capture of this beautiful heron and it's unlikely friend. Excellent Bob!!!!
 
flossiepip
Amazing double Robert. The heron seems unconcerned though I don't think I would be so calm.
 
ducbucln
lol, I hope you're right about the feathers! This is an interesting capture but I could see how that could quickly change. Great job Bob.

Vicki
 

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