Snake Among the Reeds

We found this common water snake resting along the bank of Three Mile Creek walking trail. This unique, paved trail runs through the downtown area of Leavenworth, Kansas.

The day before, the creek must have been swollen with rainwater.  The vegetation along the edge of the creek was bent flat in the direction of the water’s flow; on it’s way to the Missouri River.

This photo was taken from a bridge above the creek at the west end of the trail.  The snake was some 30 feet below us and I snapped this shot through a chain-linked fence.  I had to crop it quite a bit to provide a good view of the snake.

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