Snake Shock

 May 5, 2023 

(If you don't like snakes close out of blog)

I accidentally came across this snake in an open field near a stream.  A Yellow Warbler was singing in a large bush and I was trying to get a photo of it.  It kept moving around so I tried to get closer.  It flew to another bush so I never got the photo.  As I turned around, I looked down and this snake was right beside me.  I couldn't believe the size of it.  It was in a defensive state with its neck spread out like a cobra so obviously I was getting really close to it.  I've never seen a snake like this before.  It's a Eastern Hognose Snake.  They are Species-at-Risk - Threatened.

I have not seen a snake for awhile not even a Garter Snake in my bird outings.