“Can’t We All Just Get Along?” Apparently Not…
Well yesterday morning started off quiet enough. An alligator, a great blue heron, and a snowy egret were all getting along just fine, enjoying a pleasant breeze and taking life easy.
The peace was not destined to last however. Another alligator came gliding in with thoughts of joining the group. Surprisingly, this seemed fine with the two birds. They stayed in their spots apparently unconcerned as the new arrival climbed aboard. The birds may have been OK with a fourth member joining the group but our original alligator was not happy at all. He immediately opened his mouth wide and showed his displeasure. At first the new guy thought that maybe he could just ignore the rude greeting and continue to lay there quietly. But he quickly realized that was not going to happen. The offended gator made his intentions perfectly clear and managed to chase away not only the interloping alligator, but the heron and egret as well.
Phil Lanoue Photography 
That’s a Gator who seems used to getting his way! These are great shots!
Yeah I think he’s HGIC (head gator in charge) of the pond.
Thanks for looking Molly!
Somtimes we just get up on the wrong side of the bed and take it out on everybody.
Yes that does happen. 🙂 Good to hear from you Sue and thanks for checking out my pics!
“My what big teeth you have!”
Oh yeah, they are plenty big alright.
Thanks for looking Jen!
Phil, were these shots in the Pond, by the walkway, or in the fresh water area near the causeway.
Larry, this in the pond to the right of the causeway as you first come in.
Phil, I thought maybe the fresh water had been messed up, because of the leak in the causeway gates. Thought maybe the salt water had got in, and killed some stuff off, Last time I was there, I did not even see any gators close to the causeway,.