“I Want My Mommy!”
Yesterday afternoon I saw this baby alligator pop it’s little head up out of the swamp and take a look around. I believe he was looking for his mom because she was indeed keeping watch nearby tucked back into the reeds where you could barely see her.
There were also a few more little ones that I could see hidden even farther back in the reeds but only this one ventured out into the water. I know mom was keeping an eye on the entire brood and this could get interesting as we get further into Spring and the weather starts to really warm up!
Phil Lanoue Photography 
It would be great if you can get a shot of mom,, and the little ones together!
Hi Sally, I did get some like that back in June 2012. 🙂
https://phillanoue.com/2012/06/21/a-mother-alligator-and-her-babies/
https://phillanoue.com/2012/06/23/another-day-with-mom-and-baby-alligators/
Quanto è carino, piccino piccino 🙂
Ciao, Pat
Lui è un bambino molto carino!
Great “catch”! Cute!
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When I saw this photo I asked myself where the mum is. How are you feeling now, Phil? I am sorry to hear you’ve been unwell.
Yes mom was nearby and this could really get interesting later as more alligators (and people) start moving around the area. Mom will not be happy.
Had one doc appt. today and going for an MRI tomorrow then more tests next week. I’m hanging in but it’s been an awful 2014 right from the start.
😦 Let’s be hopeful
What made the whole thing even worse was our 22 year old cat died in early Feb. and the stress of that didn’t do me any good.
😦 I’m sorry to hear that. I hope your MR results are good…
The darn thing got postponed until tomorrow. Jeez more waiting. 😦
Great picture, fun caption. It’s a nice change from the snow out here.
Thanks very much! We had a nice warm sunny weekend but then back to cold now. No snow though. 🙂
Nice detail in the baby! Great, another baby alligator, where’s a hungry great blue heron when you need one?
I’m just glad the babies made it through the winter OK, I was worried when we got those unseasonable ice storms on a few occasions. I wonder if mom would have been quick enough to stop a GBH from snatching baby?!?
Cute little guy. Nice shot, Phil.
Yeah he is a cute little guy. Mom is cute too, but in a different way. 🙂
He’s actually quite cute! 🙂
Oh he is cute all right! 😀
I hope you feel better soon, Phil. So sorry about your condition! It sounds quite alarming. I hope very much you’re in for better days from now?
Thanks very much. It has been a dreadful 2014 so far, I would like a rewind and a do over for the whole year.
I think this may be stretching the description of cute just a whit, but yeah….cute little guy.
I’m expect his mother thinks he is cute as well but I suppose all mothers think that of their babies. 🙂
Sorry to hear you have been under the weather in sickness. I hope your tests come out favorably. No fun getting ill when your weather might finally turn sunny and warm with Spring looming in a few weeks. Take care. The little gator must be thinking nice thoughts with that little grin.
The only silver lining to getting laid up for the past month is that it’s about the slowest time of the year for wildlife action here. If this happened in May or July for instance I would be beside myself. Plus the alligators would really miss me. 🙂
Glad you like the baby photo!
A swamp just isn’t complete without these little guys charming you. Great capture while keeping an eye out for mom.
Mom did get a bit feisty at one point she burst back through the reeds to chase off somebody. I suspect she is going to be a real handful this spring and summer as the weather and action heats up.
Glad you liked babies pic!
Hello Phil.
You captured an amazing moment of this cute baby alligator.
The photo is wonderful!
What was the approximate distance between you and the little alligator
when you took the photo?
Have a lovely week 🙂 Jussara
Thank you very much! I’m very happy you enjoyed the baby photo!
He was quite close, maybe 8 feet away. Mom was farther back. 😯 🙂
Hello Phil, you’re welcome.
Ohhh, baby alligator was so close!
I think it was a fantastic experience for you.
Thank you for sharing your great photos 🙂 🙂
I always enjoy seeing the little guys! Thanks for looking at this photo!
🙂 🙂
Aw! Baby gator is adorable.
He is a cutie for sure! Thanks for looking!
Wonderful image Phil.
Thank you Jan glad you like it.
So how big is baby gator? They are all cute, but babies are even cuter.
Oh he is approximately 12 inches of cuteness! 🙂
Great photo! Hope you do well, Phil. Take care…
Thanks Amy I truly appreciate the kind words.
Isn’t he the cutest guy? Glad mom didn’t charge you….and that some other predator didn’t get this little guy. He’s so at home in that shallow area. Colors are great.
My sympathies for the passing of your guys’ companion. A hole is left like no other…. I hope you will be ok and that your tests go smoothly.
He sure is a little cutie and I know mom is going to be handful by late Spring. She will not want a lot of attention placed on her babies which is understandable.
Thank you very much for you kind and thoughtful words. We really miss our little Jack and can’t believe how empty and quiet the place feels by the absence of just one skinny old cat.
I strongly suspect the stress of it did not help my physical condition at all.
Yes, I can bet you are right about the stress. I know what happened to me, and my husband, after our most recent loss. It is very difficult. Hang in there, and I hope you will be ok.
Cute little gator. 🙂
So sorry about your cat. It’s so different, becomes so quiet when you lose them – especially having them for so long.
Yup he’s a cute little guy all right! 🙂
You hit the nail on the head and we can’t believe the void and the emptiness around here by losing out little Jack.
It’s been tough. Thanks for the kind words.