Turkey Day weekend #3

NATIONAL KEY DEER WILDLIFE REFUGE, BIG PINE KEY - - Key Deer, primarily found on Big Pine and No Name keys, are usually too friendly and inquisitive for their own good and safety. This deer (probably) stuck her tongue out at us because we didn't feed her like the tourists who just rode off had. The biggest and strongest deer weigh only 90 pounds and stand 32" high

Hidden just off Key Deer Blvd. in the refuge is the Blue Hole, the largest body of fresh water in the keys and a vital resource of the deer. Given that there were/are alligators in the water it's probably a good feeding place for them too. The dragon fly (below) was hanging out on a piece of vegatation poking out of the water looking for 'skeeters or other small insects.

As always, double-clicking on any of the pics will get you a good-sized blowup.