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Reasons to obey the signs that say 'No Swimming' in this lake. The water level from the flooding due to Hurricane Harvey in 2017 is visible here as the darker color of the lower parts of the trees. It results from the floodwater killing the lichens on the surfaces of the tree trunks. More than two years later, the flood's effects are still visible.
It was too hot and dry for birds, gators or people, but the clouds were pretty cool.
Brazos Bend State Park in SE Texas
The Anhinga, sometimes called Snakebird, Darter, American Darter, or Water Turkey at Brazos Bend State Park. Their feathers are not waterproof, so they have to dry out.
They kinda look like dragons when they are like this.
Golden silk spider (aka banana spider) beside the trail around Creekfield Lake in Brazos Bend State Park
Large alligator in Pilant Slough at Brazos Bend State Park. They open their mouths like this for thermal regulation.
Brazos Bend State Park, SE Texas
Nasty light but too close not to shoot. Shot with Assignment Houston Group
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