Sunset Cruise!

A few days ago we were watching an alligator that was feeding in the salt marsh at low tide.

The alligators do not live in the salt water, but they will make brief visits to hunt for food.

As the evening was coming to a close and the sun was beginning to set, the gator decided it was time to move on and slowly make it’s way down to the other end of the marsh.

Along the way the alligator passed by a few of the other local marsh visiters who were also winding down their day.

These included a group of white ibis and a young tricolored heron. Also a great blue heron, a great egret, and a wood stork.

These photos were all taken within a five minute period!

16 thoughts on “Sunset Cruise!”

Molly Argo on September 15, 2012 at 1:34 pm said:

You did it again! These are great! I especially like the last one!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2012 at 2:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million Molly! I really appreciate your comments!
  
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Patti Hutchison on September 15, 2012 at 1:43 pm said:

Looks like he’s saying hi to all his neighbors!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2012 at 2:25 pm said:
  
  It does look like that you are right Patti! Great seeing you here and thanks for checking in!
  
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mike585 on September 15, 2012 at 1:57 pm said:

The first image in particular, is a very nice composition.

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2012 at 2:26 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking Mike, thanks. I liked that one myself.
  
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starlaschat on September 15, 2012 at 4:12 pm said:

Beautiful light interesting friends just hanging out. :+)

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2012 at 6:39 pm said:
  
  Thank you and yes it is a nice group of friends just hanging out, that’s what we thought as well. 🙂
  
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Carrie Rubin on September 15, 2012 at 8:28 pm said:

These are great. We don’t see sights like this in Ohio. 😉

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate it!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 15, 2012 at 9:05 pm said:
  
  Hi Carrie. Well I expect you do not see too many alligators in Ohio but I’m happy you took the time to stop in here and check out the pics! Thanks! See ya, Phil
  
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Kerstin on September 17, 2012 at 3:52 pm said:

very nice photos in the evening, the other animals are not afraid of the
The Gators have

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- Phil Lanoue on September 17, 2012 at 8:27 pm said:
  
  Thank you Kerstin! No the other birds are not afraid of the gators. 🙂
  
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Katrin on September 17, 2012 at 4:21 pm said:

Lobe the light, the reflection, the mood … great captures!

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- Phil Lanoue on September 17, 2012 at 8:19 pm said:
  
  Thank you for visiting Katrin! Glad you liked those photos! 🙂
  
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Dina on September 19, 2012 at 4:21 am said:

Excellent images. I have just spent a long time in the salt marshes of North Norfolk, UK, a bird watching mekka and I truly enjoyed your impressions. Thanks for sharing.

Love
Dina

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- Phil Lanoue on September 19, 2012 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Hi Dina,
  Thank you very much for viewing these photos! I have heard of the North Norfolk area I would love to see that someday.
  Glad to see you here!
  
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