They Grow So Fast

This past weekend I went over to the swamp to see if I could spot mom and any of her babies that she always had nearby at the end of last summer. Well I saw mom, she was all tucked backed into the reeds where you could barely see her, but of course she could easily spot me.

I only saw this one baby, although it’s going to get progressively harder to keep calling them babies as this one is already much longer then the last time I saw any of them. I was surprised, especially considering they don’t eat during the winter, and I had concerns they would even make it OK. Judging by this youngster, any of the former babies that did make it must be doing quite well!

23 thoughts on “They Grow So Fast”

edithlevyphotography on March 18, 2014 at 2:50 pm said:

Glad he made it and I hope the others did as well. Terrific shots Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2014 at 5:34 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Edith! We are happy he made it and hope his brothers and sisters did too. I have seen three or four so far and at one time there were six so we will keep lookng.
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 18, 2014 at 3:40 pm said:

It truly is amazing how creatures survive and thrive in the wild. How long is this little guy now?

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2014 at 5:37 pm said:
  
  He looks to be a little over two feet long which is pretty good considering he has not eaten in a few months.
  I too am amazed how they do it, especially since we had a tough winter here.
  
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Linda Victor on March 18, 2014 at 4:23 pm said:

Is this the one they caught from thats a Nile Crock??? It looks like it…

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2014 at 5:39 pm said:
  
  Nobody is catching or coming near this little guy Linda, not with mom nearby remaining alert!
  
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billbarberphoto on March 18, 2014 at 4:29 pm said:

Reblogged this on Bill Barber Photography.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2014 at 5:39 pm said:
  
  Thanks for the reblog Bill!
  
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Patrizia M. on March 18, 2014 at 4:42 pm said:

Crescono proprio velocemente e perdono in bellezza secondo me, sono carini quando sono piccoli 🙂
Ciaooo

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2014 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  Sono carini quando sono piccoli. 😀
  
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  - Patrizia M. on March 18, 2014 at 6:23 pm said:
    
    Yes 🙂
    
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janmasyn on March 18, 2014 at 5:07 pm said:

Great portrait of this alligator.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2014 at 5:40 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking Jan, thanks.
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on March 18, 2014 at 10:00 pm said:

He is giving you a Mona Lisa smile.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 10:49 pm said:
  
  He sure is!
  
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foxleylady on March 19, 2014 at 5:30 am said:

It already has that certain (misleading) sleepy smile, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 10:50 pm said:
  
  Yes he does indeed Maggie!
  
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The Dancing Rider on March 19, 2014 at 5:39 pm said:

He is so super cute! Already smiling too, and look at those relaxed eyes.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 10:51 pm said:
  
  Oh he’s plenty cute! I wanted to scoop him up and take him home. But…mom was lurking nearby so… 😯
  
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David on March 20, 2014 at 2:57 pm said:

He gave a nice smile. He must know it’s going to be his official portrait.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2014 at 10:52 pm said:
  
  Yeah and yet he was so casual and relaxed. What a pro already!
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 22, 2014 at 6:58 am said:

Wonderful shot, Phil. He looks so smart, and very ‘street-wise’ already. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 23, 2014 at 8:38 am said:
  
  He is starting to show a bit of that attitude isn’t he?!? 😀
  
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