He was quite content chewing away while I stood a few feet away taking photos.
Right after this photo he caught site of me, dropped his snack, and fled in total panic.
I thought it had already seen us, but apparently not, and we were lucky to get so close.
"Breaking News: On Nov. 17, 2004, the Washington Post reported on the fact that the Blackwater Refuge staff and their partners have eradicated the destructive nutria. With continued vigilance, Maryland wildlife authorities should be able to keep nutria out of the Refuge and allow the marshes to recover."
Seeing as how your photos were take 05/2006, it would seem that they were not successful in keeping them out.