Sunday 10 April 2011

Swimming Grass Snake


I went down to the nature reserve today, not really expecting to see much as I was sure there would have been a lot of disturbance. but another couple out wildlife watching told me they had seen a Grass Snake swimming out in the pond. We were discussing this when it turned up again and we managed to get a few shots. It made my day, and it just goes to show that you can never be sure of what you will see.

7 comments:

  1. Hi Colin. What a moment to have witnessed at close quarters and to have captured it with such skill. Great images. PS: Did the grass snake seem to be swimming with a purpose or simply 'enjoying' taking to the water, perhaps to cool down a little? – Tim

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  2. It was definitely swimming with purpose, the other couple said it had gone out towards a Moorhens nest on a platform in the middle of the pond, but the Moorhen seemed to chase it off.

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  3. Wonderful photos, but glad the moorhen chased it off.

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  4. Brilliant photos, right time right place.

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  5. Wonderful photo, Colin. Im glad I didnt come across it though I would have run a mile, I hope there arent any adders about Alcester.

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  6. Great shots.Wish I'd been there. Haven't come across a snake in years,alas.

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  7. Excellent photographs, I've yet to see my first wild Grass Snake

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