Very fascinating sequence of photos.
Is there a guess of the species of snake? Quite a good-sized one, possibly
approaching 2 1/2 to 3 feet In length. Also seems quite unusual for the
snake to be active in early February, even with the pleasant temperatures.
But I'm no herpitologist.
Roger
On Monday, February 8, 2016, Jim Leonard <photojleonard@xxxxxxxxx
<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','photojleonard@xxxxxxxxx');>> wrote:
I photographed a Great Blue Heron this morning devouring a snake at
Baskett Slough NWR. Warning: don't look at photos if you are eating
anything. Click on link below for photos. Photography by Jim Leonard.
https://picasaweb.google.com/108302360004365615395/GreatBlueHeronEatsSnakeBaskettSloughNWR?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJPQ1vmbzoyJXA&feat=directlink
