Last weekend we went on a canoeing excursion in the marshy areas of Pelahatchie Bay in hopes of seeing alligators and other wildlife.  Despite the record cool temperatures, we were not dissapointed.

An alligator along the marshy bank.

Several of the alligators were 8-9ft in length.  This one allowed us to get really close and never moved from its spot.

A close up portrait.

Another Alligator--apparently we got too close and startled it.  Then it was out turn to be startled when the tell-tale bubbles came straight for us.

A Least Bittern hidden in the grass.