'Gators of the Alligator Farm

These alligators live in the waters of the rookery at the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, FL. 

Woodstorks - Nestbuilding

The Woodstorks were nestbuilding which gave me the opportunity to practice my flight shots.  This was at the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, the first weekend in May 2010. 

Their wingspan is amazing.  I love them stretched to the fullest extent...

... and folded in like a black silky cape. 

The Rookery, St. Augustine

This rookery is at the Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, FL.  A boardwalk runs along a corner of the park where birds are nesting in the trees on either side.  It's full of photographers and a great place to spend the day.

A lot of expensive equipment is the norm.  My lens can hold it's own, but I don't use a tripod, I like to walk around freely.