Nothing Interferes With Nap Time

An alligator was trying to enjoy a quiet nap in the sun this afternoon when an egret showed up and proceeded to stroll around the whole area and create a ruckus.

The snoozing gator was not about to allow this annoying bird to disturb his sleep however. I think he may have opened his eyes halfway once or twice and stretched out his back leg, but that was about it. Afternoon naps are serious business and no prancing egret is going to mess that up.

33 thoughts on “Nothing Interferes With Nap Time”

Victor Rakmil on March 16, 2015 at 6:16 pm said:

One of your best posts and they are all great.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 16, 2015 at 6:38 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Victor I appreciate that.
  
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Steve Gingold on March 16, 2015 at 6:22 pm said:

Talk about “Out like a Light”.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 16, 2015 at 6:39 pm said:
  
  Other than slightly moving his back legs the alligator didn’t react at all to anything. Guess he was tired.
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on March 16, 2015 at 6:24 pm said:

I suppose if you are a gator you can sleep wherever you want and you can be pretty much unconcerned with the world…The egret does not look all that happy.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 16, 2015 at 6:40 pm said:
  
  That’s exactly it, when you are at the top of the food chain you can pretty much do whatever you want wherever you want.
  
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einfachtilda on March 16, 2015 at 6:36 pm said:

Was für herrliche und friedliche Bilder 🙂

LG Mathilda

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- Phil Lanoue on March 16, 2015 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Ich bin sehr glücklich Sie diese Fotos gern!
  
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Scott Marshall on March 16, 2015 at 6:41 pm said:

brilliant narrative as usual Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on March 16, 2015 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Scott, glad you enjoyed these.
  
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Meta on March 16, 2015 at 7:29 pm said:

I loved it Phil. Especially the bottom photo where the Egret seemed to be making quite a racket.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 16, 2015 at 7:46 pm said:
  
  I don’t what got that egret all fired up, the alligator was being quite respectful and the egret decides to be a pain. Oh well. 🙂
  
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Amy on March 16, 2015 at 8:41 pm said:

This is a cool series, Phil! I can’t stopping laughing… 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 1:52 pm said:
  
  They do make a rather funny pair. 😀
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 16, 2015 at 10:01 pm said:

The contrast between those creatures makes these photos particularly special.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 1:51 pm said:
  
  That’s what I liked too but that is also the dilemma regarding exposure. I have to try to maintain detail in both the dark grey alligator and the super bright white egret. I know I’ll blow out some of the bird but whadaya gonna do?
  
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donna213 on March 16, 2015 at 10:17 pm said:

The scene really is amazing and so are your images. He looks rather lazy and the egret looks like it was teasing him, even to the point of making noise too. Good feathers are not on the menu.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 1:54 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the unlikely duo Donna. I’m not sure who was more funny… the snoozing gator or the nutty egret?! 😮
  
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niasunset on March 17, 2015 at 5:36 am said:

Mr.Alligator should be sooooooo tired, regret doesn’t distrub him 🙂 Amazing photographs. And I haven’t seen sleeping Mr.Alligator before… Thank you dear Phil, love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 1:55 pm said:
  
  I am happy you enjoyed seeing the sleepy alligator and the active egret Nia!
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 17, 2015 at 9:55 am said:

Hahaha. This is so hilarious! No Fear! 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 1:57 pm said:
  
  They do make one heck of a comedy team!
  
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Patrizia M. on March 17, 2015 at 1:16 pm said:

Incantata da tanta bellezza. Foto eccezionali !!!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 1:58 pm said:
  
  Hi Pat! Grazie! 😀
  
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Linda on March 17, 2015 at 4:03 pm said:

Love it!!! Looks like the alligator is just relaxing and taking a nap, and the beautiful egret seems like he just wants to get his attention, its so great the way they get along!!! Thanks Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 2:01 pm said:
  
  I don’t think the alligator was all that impressed with the egret’s antics but then again not a whole lot impresses them anyway. 🙂
  
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Raewyn's Photos on March 17, 2015 at 5:55 pm said:

Fun photos. Love them.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 2:02 pm said:
  
  It’s a never stop fun festival when the alligators are out! Well… Maybe not that much fun. 😀
  
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foxleylady on March 18, 2015 at 1:24 pm said:

Obviously beneath his dignity!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 2:04 pm said:
  
  That alligator is not going to let the egret get to him. Napping is serious business.
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on March 18, 2015 at 3:58 pm said:

That’s a pretty amazing duo! I can’t believe the alligator isn’t more annoyed…

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  He’s too sleepy to be annoyed, at least right now. Wait until the weather heats up a bit and he will be his usual ornery (uh, I mean pleasant) self again.
  
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Jon Rista on April 19, 2015 at 8:20 pm said:

I love how you portray Alligators, Phil. So many people see them as frightful beasts…when all they want is a nice quiet day in the sun! 😀

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