Armadillo by Digitaleagle
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It was a very beautiful day in Oklahoma. I filled up the bird feeders put fresh water in the bird bath and grabbed my camera; I was of for a day of photograph. As I live close to Lake Arbuckle I decided to start on the south side of the lake where very few people are this time of year. Not much going on a couple of Great Blue Heron of in the distance, a Pileated Woodpecker flew across the cove and a few ducks diving for food. It was a very relaxing and peaceful scene but I was looking for something different.
It wasn’t long before I wondered up on this Armadillo hard at work digging for insects, worms or that special tasty root that would only satisfy the most discerning of palettes. He must have realized something was close by he suddenly stood up to check me out, Armadillos has very poor eye site so I dought he could see me, they rely on their hearing and since of smell to detect danger. He must not have felt threatened; soon he was back hard at work. Thanks for your views and for your comments.
Comments (34)
Richardphotos
I almost never see them alive, always road kill. exceptional clarity. it must have had no idea you were about
Debwhosmiles
Great shot of a shy guy~ They used to only reside west of the Mississippi but sometime in the last 20 years or so they have made it to the east side. They are found in Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida (panhandle) I know, not sure how much further east they've gone. Pretty day here in Tennessee today too! =)
Cosine
I've never seen one, dead or alive LOL. Great shot, you caught him at just the right time, and detail and clarity are perfect.
ledwolorz
Excellent detail.Fantastic shot.
MrsLubner
When I was in grade school, every morning while waiting for the bus to school, a large armadillo would cross the street, walk past me by inches and borrow into the undergrowth behind me. They are such odd creatures. This is a fantastic capture and its pose is marvelous.
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL :)
babuci
WoW, I never seen one alive. Excelent capture.
KiwiMiss
Must be amazing to see these in real life! Beautifully captured
Kelena
cute:) very beautiful shot
Garlor
That is an astonishing sight,a very ancient looking creature,well caught.
maraich
Wonderful! They are the most interesting looking critters. Great shot.
Firesnuffer
Fantastic shot, Royce! Great POV, (I would have loved to have seen you "stalking" this one, LOL).
kgb224
Excellent capture.Thank you for sharing your Armadillo Picture. Regards, Christo.
GBCalls
Awesome capture! My compliments
JaneEden
wow what a fabulous shot, revealing is soft underbelly - hugs Jane xx
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
CavalierLady
We once sat very still and watched one, (which we lovingly called Texas Speed Bumps) come right up to us and never noticed us as we were upwind and quiet. So I think you are right that their eyesight must be very poor. Love how you caught him standing up!
Coppens
Great shot! Did he say what his name was?!
delaorden_ojeda
excelent capture of this animal, bravo !
Silvra
Excellentes Foto! Gute Details!!!
witch_1612
Wonderful!!!
deweygg
Love his/her posture. Wonderful capture!
jocko500
very good find here and a lovely shot
sharky_
I have never seen one in person before. Interesting little animal. Aloha
carrotsoup
Great shot. I thought they were only in zoos I have never seen one.
lizzibell
great capture...
uk601
First time I've seen a animal like that! Amazing, but above all, excellent photography!
jadench
Excellent capture. Yes it was a beautiful day. Too bad it didn't last up here.
mrmadmikie
Nice capture. They are a cool animal until you have a few residing on your property. My yard looks like a mine field sometimes. LOL. I have relocated a number of them but a relative moves back in, they have a condo under one of my sheds. Very funny when they try to hide, once their head is under something they freeze, just their body sticking out.
Alex_Antonov
Gorgeous!! Thanks for showing us this! 5!