Soft-shelled Turtle ~ This very odd-looking turtle climbed out of the water and onto the bank. It was about 2 feet long and raised its head and neck like a periscope. Note its funny little snout-like nose.
This appears to be a male of the species. This fluttery dragonfly had a rapid wingbeat, with widely separated wings. It would light briefly on grasses, allowing only very brief views and pictures.
3 Black Vultures Sitting on a Rail ~ I can almost hear this as a childhood jingle, but this was a real-life scene in the Everglades. I couldn't resist capturing the moment.
