" Their absolute first defense is crypsis, primarily achieved by being green and not moving. So as long as you move very, very slowly, you can creep up to them. Before they realise you're well within their comfort zone and it's too late for them to risk fleeing so you can pretty much take your time as long as you continue to move very slowly. Approaching from the water side is also helpful, as you're directly blocking their flight path so they tend to stay still with less effort. This approach is obviously wetter"

You have been very dedicated to taking these great photos!
Leeches--- yuck - I have picked enough of the little suckers off myself in the Catskills.
Gives me the shivers just thinking about !!!

Thanks for sharing - It's a great forum 'topic' area