Santa Ynez Valley

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Sunday, May 19, 2019

Alligator Farm - Part 2

More images from the Saint Augustine Alligator Farm


Snowy Egret on nest



Snowy Egret chicks



Great Egret nests



Wood Stork



Mostly grown Great Egret chicks



Wood Stork nest with chicks



Great Egret in flight



Their very long necks are useful to Great Egrets for preening.




This tree was occupied mainly by Great Egrets and a few Wood Storks.



A view of the nests from below



The Alligator Farm also has a collection of crocodilians, birds and reptiles from around the world.

African Slender-snouted Crocodile



Cuban Crocodile



Golden Crocodile



The Indian Gharial has some wicked teeth!



Sulawesi Hornbill



Crested Crane



Marabou Stork



Scarlet Macaw



A couple of snakes






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