A hot Sunday afternoon requires nap time! This is something extremely rare to see...it is a herd of wild Blocks, resting in their natural habitat. They are usually so fast, pictures are blurry. It is so amazing to see them stopped, without coffee, Gatorade or computer in hand. Notice the gentle relaxation in the feet...such a rarity. only here, on the AAO blog, will you see this caliber of photojournalism.
Later, at the native watering hole, one of the wild Blocks tests his cunning and water mastery as he attempts to balance on the man-made raft. Notice the subtle way he glides along, still displaying his winter coat. But it will not be too long before he starts to shed that exterior coat for a cooler, summer version.
another image of the wild Block. Just amazing, this close encounter!
And finally, a final moment of freedom for the small, unsuspecting duck before the wild Block attacks, mercilessly, tossing the innocent duck around the water hole, just for spite and enjoyment it seemed...calling out something about temperature. terrifying, no doubt, for the little guy. Tune in next week for more close encounters with the Wild Blocks!