It was nearing sunset when the manager at Yaxah’s only hotel pointed at the lake. “Cocodrillo!” he said, excitedly. We hurried down to lakes edge and watch him float idly about ten feet offshore. I would guess that was at least six feet long.
As we watched, this bird landed right in front of it and began pecking at the ground, oblivious. It was interesting to watch the croc make it’s approach — he moved so slowly you could hardly see the motion. He got as close as you see here before the bird wandered off to the right, never realizing how close he came to disaster.
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Haha interesting picture. It would have been great if you got to witness the croc find his meal for the evening.
Great capture!
I know it’s the circle of life and all that jazz but I hate situations like this. When I was in Churchill I saw a hawk snatch a baby Canadian goose from its parents. The parents were so distressed but all they could do was huddle around the other baby geese so it wouldn’t happen to others.
Well, I’m sure it was one of those breathtaking moments you only get once… and it is really an amazing shot! I guess I would’ve just froze and stared to see what happened.
Nice shot! Looks like he’s got his eye on that bird.
Great photo Johnny :)
pheew , this was close!
Wow! Stealthy ninja crocodile! I barely saw him. Nice shot.