Don't forget us; our story in photos

Journalists have been threatened with arrest for trying to document the result of this horrific spill. As a few photos do slip out, I'm collecting them to share. Pass them along, and don't forget them when the time comes to demand justice.


Cattle egret stained with oil. They are normally snow white.

 Gannet, found too late.

 A lucky gannet finds safe haven with Clean Gulf Associates Mobile Wildlife rehabilitation station
Formerly on the endangered species list, a brown pelican receives aid. No doubt it will soon be back on the list.

A sea turtle struggles through the muck. The turtles are coming in for nesting, unfortunately their migratory track goes right through the slick. 

 Rescued sea turtle getting oil washed out from its mouth.




A very relieved heron takes flight

 An oil covered gannet struggles against a tanker's hull

A lucky survivor recovering

Shrimpers unload what they believe may be the last gulf shrimp

 Grounded shrimpers in Louisiana

 Dead sea turtle