Snowy egret at 40 Acre Lake in Brazos Bend State Park

This tree is quite a testament to doing what it takes to survive.

Horned caterpillar on a park structure at Brazos Bend SP

Brazos Bend State Park

The swamp

American Alligator taking a nap at Elm Lake in Brazos Bend.

Brazos Bend State Park. SE Texas

This one is for me to look at in my office when I want to escape to the field :)

Approximately 4 1/2 ft. long alligator in Elm Lake at Brazos Bend State Park

Other than plant material, I don't know what he had in his mouth.

SE Texas

In a tree beside 40 Acre Lake at Brazos Bend State Park

Black-bellied whistling duck with outstretched wings at Brazos Bend State Park

Brazos Bend State Park

During a recent visit to Brazos Bend State Park, I was fortunate to witness this huge gators mating bellow. It surprised me a bit as it was the first time i had witnessed this phenomenon and the accompanying sound was quite roaring. Also of interest to notice was the ripples in the water produced by the bellowing reptile.

One shot with typical wading birds and the ever-present alligators.

Green one

Brazos Bend State Park

Brazos Bend State Park

May 6, 2007: Brazos Bend State Park, Texas Gulf Coast

After a few pictures this guy had had enough and headed back down to the water.

YCNH on a log in Creekfield Lake in Brazos Bend SP

This little guy was loitering on a tarp as I went to fold it. I thought he was interesting enough to pick up and photograph.

Snowy Egret starting to show breeding colors.