Drama at the pond

A GBH caught a fish that was too big for an immediate swallow, so he was stabbing it on the shore and flapping it noisily in the water. The ruckus got some local attention. Before long, two other GBHs began standing guard while vultures (up to 6) and even a young gator (4 footer) approached. My DH and I watched for at least 30 minutes as the herons delicately fended off the other interested parties (by doing little more than standing in the way and staring) until the fish was finally eaten. The loyal sentries got no reward either! We moved around the pond to get closer, so I don't have as many shots as I would like, but it was really cool. Kinda like chess.

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The gator was very stealth. The only shot where you can barely see him is this one. Look at the anhinga (long neck) in the middle of the pond. The gator is behind him to the left. The gator tended to lurk over with just his eyes above the water most of the time. He moved really slowly, which only added to the suspense.
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