On this particular day, it was slim picking's in the water: there wasn't much to see. Fortunately, I was able to spot and sneak up on a couple of large pickerel lurking on the edge of the basin.Chain PickerelEsox niger Morrison Springs ParkWalton County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 14-42mm II Lens PT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & Sea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Light
Even in the bright light, this Pickerel shows off it's skills of not being seen, right in front of your eyes.Chain PickerelGainer SpringsEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Managment District (NWFWMD)Bay County FloridaSeaLife DC1200
Of course, this would have been a more striking catch if someone was able to keep his fins to himself.Chain PickerelEsox nigerMcCormick SpringsEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMDEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear2 October 2021#1stPixChainPickerelPhil's 1stPix Instagram Phil's 1stpix InstagramPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist-Observation Map iNaturalist: ObservationsPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist- Species Grid iNaturalist: Species
Under the shade of some floating leaves and debris in the shallows, a well hidden pickerel plays the waiting game. Chain Pickerel Esox nigerMorrison Springs Walton County Florida, USASealife DC1400
Don't look at me, I didn't stir it all up and ruin the shot.Chain PickerelEsox nigerMcCormick SpringsEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMDEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear2 October 2021#1stPixChainPickerelPhil's 1stPix Instagram Phil's 1stpix InstagramPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist-Observation Map iNaturalist: ObservationsPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist- Species Grid iNaturalist: Species
Of course someone stirred things up a bit, and all that algae in the background isn't doing it any favors.Chain PickerelEsox nigerMcCormick SpringsEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMDEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear2 October 2021#1stPixChainPickerelPhil's 1stPix Instagram Phil's 1stpix InstagramPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist-Observation Map iNaturalist: ObservationsPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist- Species Grid iNaturalist: Species
If you're prey, that tip is what you want to avoid at all costs. Chain PickerelEsox nigerMcCormick SpringsEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMDEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear2 October 2021#1stPixChainPickerelPhil's 1stPix Instagram Phil's 1stpix InstagramPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist-Observation Map iNaturalist: ObservationsPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist- Species Grid iNaturalist: Species
This pickerel puts the teeth in ambush predator.Chain PickerelEsox nigerMcCormick SpringsEconfina Creek Canoe TrailNorthwest Florida Water Management District NWFWMDEconfina Creek Wildlife Management AreaNorthwest Florida Water Management District (NWFWMD)Bay County, FloridaOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear2 October 2021#1stPixChainPickerelPhil's 1stPix Instagram Phil's 1stpix InstagramPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist-Observation Map iNaturalist: ObservationsPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist- Species Grid iNaturalist: Species
While on the lookout for lunkers, don't pass up the little pickerel that presents itself. Chain PickerelEsox niger Morrison Springs County ParkWalton County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus 14-42mm II R LensPT-EP13 Underwater Housing, PPZR-EP02 Lens Port & 14-42mm Zoom Gear3 October 2021Phil's 1stPix Instagram Phil's 1stpix InstagramPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist-Observation Map iNaturalist: ObservationsPhil's 1stPix on iNaturalist- Species Grid iNaturalist: Species
A Chain Pickerel is shrouded by heavy algae growth in one of the pools along the spring run that feeds Peacock Slough. Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State ParkLuraville, FloridaSealife Cameras DC1200
Under the canopy around the edge of the spring basin, especially with the film on the surface, it gets dark, and a little spooky.Luckily, this particular pickerel lit up like a Christmas tree.Chain PickerelEsox niger Morrison Springs County ParkWalton County Florida, USAOlympus OM-D E-M5 14-42mm II Lens PT-EP08 Underwater Housing, PPO-EP01 Lens Port & Sea Life Sea Dragon 2000 Underwater Light
Pike. Photographed in Bavaria, Germany.This was taken in the Umwelt Garten in Wiesmhl an der Alz. Great place to vist, their website is here - www.umweltgarten.de/
