My paddling was put on hold today with high water on area streams. So I tended to WFCKC business in preparation for our monthly meeting on Tuesday. As I was working away on the membership roster, I received a cell phone call from Chris who was on the porch. A snake was sunning itself on our hedge. I couldn't resist grabbing my D40X and heading out for a picture. The snake was a two foot long southern black racer snake, who had recently had a meal which was still a lump in his stomach. He was resting in the sun on top of our hedges. I took several pictures experimenting with my camera. He carefully watched me walk around him for shots from various angles. As soon as I stepped away he was gone like a jet. In a minute I saw his head pop out of another area of the hedge looking for me. I have posted the best photo here.
Maybe tomorrow the weather will support me going out. The water gages are up four to six feet as most area streams are carrying storm run off. A group is going down Big Escambia Creek in the morning but I would rather not go through the trees on high water. I will check the water gages in the morning. My sea kayak needs sea trails but I am a little concerned about boat traffic on Memorial Day.
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