Alligator In The Salt Marsh

Last night we watched an alligator head into the salt marsh at low tide. The gator would weave in and around the oyster beds stopping to scoop up small fish that it would trap against the edge of the marsh mud.

If you look carefully at the last photo you can see a fish diving out of the water just ahead of the splash in front of the gator’s nose. Alligators do not live in the salt marsh, but they will visit for short periods of time to hunt for a meal.

8 thoughts on “Alligator In The Salt Marsh”

Ammi on July 21, 2012 at 1:58 pm said:

Fantastic series of shots!! Love the composition and the colors!!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 21, 2012 at 3:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks for looking Ammi, glad you like those!
  
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Molly Argo on July 21, 2012 at 11:08 pm said:

I don’t know what like more, you Gator or your Bird photos. You do such a great job with both!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 22, 2012 at 11:33 am said:
  
  Thanks so much for your kind words Molly and as always I appreciate your interest in my pics!
  
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Jennifer on July 23, 2012 at 10:42 am said:

I agree with Molly, you are just fantastic at what you do! I so enjoy your work.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 23, 2012 at 5:43 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate the kind words Jen!
  
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Pat on July 24, 2012 at 9:41 pm said:

I agree. Phil, you are so very talented and produce superb photography! One of THE best photographers I have seen!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 25, 2012 at 1:00 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate you looking Pat and so glad you enjoy my photos!
  
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