A Few Hours Herpin' - dial-up warning

[John_White]

We've had rain almost all weekend, but during a dry period today spend a few hours in the field.

The first find was a baby snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina serpentina)


This was followed by many bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana)






Next a couple northern water snakes (Nerodia sipedon sipedon)






And finally a squawking red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

[Shuba]

Nicejob -- They actualy have alot of those annoying squawkers around here.. It really gets on you're nerves after a while and still doesn't seem to make up for there nicely colored bodys. I would have kept that snake :P .. But then again I live in chicago and your probably used to seeing those kinda snakes and mean no interest to you whatsoever.

[Shuba]

I just took a second look at these pictures and have one question for you -- How much $$ Did you spend on such a camera with great picture? .. The photos are amazing.

[John_White]

Thanks!
As a general rule, I don't remove critters from the wild, prefer to see them in the field.

[Shuba]

Good morals, and excellent photography.. nicejob man

[John_White]

Originally Posted by Shuba

I just took a second look at these pictures and have one question for you -- How much $$ Did you spend on such a camera with great picture? .. The photos are amazing.

Too much.

[Shuba]

Too much.

Figures, My DIGI Cam doesn't do half that, and I spent enough on it also.

[Gecko-Guy]

You should get used to seeing pics of this qualiity; John and Brian are always providing us with amazing pics. Keep up the good work. Great pics as always.

[Diablo]

Great pics as always John. Looks like ya had a good day. By the way shuba, thoughs pics are taken with a 35 mm.

[Shuba]

35mm? .. Not that bad. I was thinkin something more expensive that a 35 mm

[Shuba]

You should get used to seeing pics of this qualiity;

Seeing there picture quality, I am already used to it

[BWSmith]

So when are you coming down to do some real herping

[Shuba]

Wanna take me along with?