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A freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni), at Fogg Dam, NT.

A freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus johnstoni), at Fogg Dam, NT.

This female freshwater crocodile was up on the bank at Fogg dam, and audibly hissing at the tourists who were trying to get a selfie with her in the background. I had been trying to get a reasonable shot of a ‘freshie’ for some time and had always found them very shy and retiring, so wondered why she hadn’t scuttled off into hiding. Then I realised that she had a nest with eggs nearby…

This female freshwater crocodile was up on the bank at Fogg dam, and audibly hissing at the tourists who were trying to get a selfie with her in the background. I had been trying to get a reasonable shot of a 'freshie' for some time and had always found them very shy and retiring, so wondered why she hadn't scuttled off into hiding. Then I realised that she had a nest with eggs nearby...

I advised the tourists (ok, so I'm a tourist too) to leave her alone and keep a respectful distance. These photos were shot with a Canon R10 and RF100-400mm lens at max range.

I advised the tourists (ok, so I’m a tourist too) to leave her alone and keep a respectful distance.

These photos were shot with a Canon R10 and RF100-400mm lens at max range.

Nest of freshwater croc.
Freshwater croc.

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