Woody’s New Friend?

A wood stork was busy feeding in the salt marsh when a potential new friend came gliding into the scene. Woody seemed more interested in catching a meal though then making a new friend. I thought the alligator looked quite friendly but I suppose it could be considered rude to just drop in unannounced during dinner. The gator eventually just kept right on swimming by after realizing he wasn’t wanted!

22 thoughts on “Woody’s New Friend?”

niasunset on June 10, 2014 at 12:39 pm said:

…. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on June 10, 2014 at 12:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks for looking Nia. 🙂
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on June 10, 2014 at 1:13 pm said:

Funny seeing an alligator getting the brush off from a wood stork!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 10, 2014 at 6:41 pm said:
  
  I know. That alligator got totally blown off by the wood stork. Woody was so not impressed.
  
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anotherday2paradise on June 10, 2014 at 1:15 pm said:

Live and let live. 🙂 Great story, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 10, 2014 at 6:42 pm said:
  
  Usually the gators get a bit more respect, but old Woody treated our gator friend rather poorly. Oh well, that’s the way it goes.
  
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Pat on June 10, 2014 at 2:00 pm said:

Great capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 10, 2014 at 6:43 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed this photo.
  
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Bella Remy Photography on June 10, 2014 at 9:13 pm said:

Amazing capture Phil. The life that you observe in the marsh is truly incredible.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 7:30 am said:
  
  Thanks a million Emily, so glad you liked this shot.
  
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foxleylady on June 11, 2014 at 4:35 am said:

I love this! Woody just keeps on fishing but that is a very watchful eye he has on the intruder

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 7:31 am said:
  
  I thought Woody might be more interested in the new arrival but he did not seem to be in the mood to make the effort to pay attention.
  
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Rolling Harbour on June 11, 2014 at 5:13 am said:

I’m really enjoying the continuing interplay between birds and alligators… RH

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 7:33 am said:
  
  Hey thanks very much, I’m happy to know you are enjoying the views of life in the marsh.
  
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Amy on June 11, 2014 at 9:31 am said:

They can live harmony in the river, amazing… Cool capture, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 10:34 am said:
  
  Sometimes they all get along just fine. If the alligators are getting enough fish and stuff they won’t bother the birds much. Thanks for checking this out.
  
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HansHB on June 11, 2014 at 12:09 pm said:

Great photo! Friend or next meal?

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks! And it could turn out either way!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on June 11, 2014 at 1:54 pm said:

Good the gators don’t like feathers. Always a nice photo op in your swamp, I like the gator gliding through the reflection. Good timing Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch I appreciate the kind comments.
  
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Scott Marshall on June 11, 2014 at 4:53 pm said:

now this is composition at it’s finest – opposites attract could be the title 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on June 11, 2014 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks Scott and I like your title idea.
  
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