Wood Ducks strike a pose!

 We see Wood Ducks quite often at Blue Run Park in Dunnellon.

One day we saw a few in the swamp, in the Rainbow River and then again in a pond area.

And usually they are in pairs swimming around.

So it was neat to see them up on a stump preening, too. 

Both of them enjoying a little time out of the water!

Another pretty scene on this particular hike was the Great White Egret.

The plumage on this bird was just gorgeous!

A close up of the feathers!

There's always something to see when you hike along this trail.

On this particular hike an alligator ran across the trail in front of us. Another 'first' for us! He came from the swamp side, crossed the trail, headed straight to the river and jumped in. He was only about 5 ft long but still.....!!!

We have to keep our eyes on the trees, on the water....oh and on the trail in front of us! 

I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE

and I’d Rather B Birdin’.