Surprise at a run off pond

[mikeh]

I often check out a run off pond by a local home depot. Its has a nice ecosystem of amphibians, fish, birds, small mammals.
Yesterday at sunset I was sitting down and waiting for a few flocks of Canada geese on their daily return approach and landing on the pond.

I look at the roots of a three stump and see a huge snapper that must have just tucked in for the night as his shell was still wet. I knocked on him few times but he didnt care one bit. About 18-20" long. The tail is huge, it can be seen curving all the way under the roots.

Next time I'll try photo of the geese on landing just a few feet away.

 

[WillTort2]

Looks a little like an old tire.

 

[kathyth]

What a cool find! Thanks for the picture.

 

[wellington]

Lucky you found it and he didn't find you and did mind you were there. You might have had a sore something

 

[Livingstone]

Amazing. Especially to see one that large, very nice, and good eyes.

 

[ascott]

Canada geese

Great turtle pic...but I think I am more impressed that you referenced the geese correctly.....