Saturday Is Crab Night At The Marsh

This alligator went for the blue crab special last night in the salt marsh.

When you hear the crunch, you know the crab is fresh!

26 thoughts on “Saturday Is Crab Night At The Marsh”

vastlycurious.com on July 27, 2014 at 4:51 pm said:

You seem to be getting bolder ? Lead boots?

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- Phil Lanoue on July 27, 2014 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  I did not want to interrupt his dinner, but couldn’t help it when I heard the crunch. 🙂
  
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Pat on July 27, 2014 at 4:54 pm said:

Fantastic capture!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 27, 2014 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks, glad you like it!
  
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Lyle Krahn on July 27, 2014 at 5:34 pm said:

I love crab. Count me in for the next one.

That photo is so good and toothy I can see one tooth is extra worn.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 27, 2014 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  Crab is extra tasty for sure and I had thoughts of it for dinner myself but went with a steak instead. Bet this big boy would have loved a steak too, I’m guessing rare. Very rare.
  I think he chipped a tooth. On what (or who) I don’t know.
  
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foxleylady on July 27, 2014 at 5:42 pm said:

That is a definite “It’s the food chain, Granny.”!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 27, 2014 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  Yes indeed! Even though it may be tough to see sometimes, it’s still nature in action.
  
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dinajohnston on July 27, 2014 at 7:17 pm said:

Now that’s a close up! Nice detail on the crab.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 28, 2014 at 9:48 am said:
  
  He was in nice and close and crabby sounded extra crunchy!
  
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Andrew on July 27, 2014 at 8:38 pm said:

I think I saw him in the local seafood restaurant recently. He has a good dentist, that’s for sure.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 28, 2014 at 9:49 am said:
  
  He got tossed out of our local seafood market after eating not just the free samples, but half the stuff available for sale. Oh, and he makes a huge mess out of everything.
  Yes, nice white teeth! 🙂
  
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donna213 on July 27, 2014 at 11:41 pm said:

Blue crab too. He has good taste.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 28, 2014 at 9:50 am said:
  
  Oh absolutely! Only the best for this big boy!
  
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Gunta on July 27, 2014 at 11:43 pm said:

Looks to me like that blue crab is attempting an escape. You sure it wasn’t one that got away?

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- Phil Lanoue on July 28, 2014 at 9:45 am said:
  
  Crabby’s escape attempt failed. In this photo, poor crabby is already crushed and is about to go down the hatch.
  
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niasunset on July 28, 2014 at 12:29 am said:

He doesn’t know how to eat nice 🙂 great shot. Thanks and Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on July 28, 2014 at 9:45 am said:
  
  He is a messy eater. 🙂 thanks Nia!
  
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Jean-Paul on July 28, 2014 at 2:36 am said:

awesome 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 28, 2014 at 9:46 am said:
  
  Thanks for looking!
  
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edithlevyphotography on July 28, 2014 at 8:34 am said:

Fantastic Phil. What a great capture.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 28, 2014 at 9:47 am said:
  
  Mr. Gator did all the work I just took the photos. 🙂 thanks for checking this out!
  
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Rolling Harbour on July 28, 2014 at 4:21 pm said:

Loving the alligator series. Completely outside my experience (and indeed comfort zone). RH

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- Phil Lanoue on July 29, 2014 at 12:38 pm said:
  
  I never expected when I started this blog two years ago how almost universally popular (if that’s the right word) alligators would be. They are often the most viewed subject and kids in particular really seem to love ’em. Could be the dinosaur tie in, kids love them as well.
  
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Linda on July 28, 2014 at 5:45 pm said:

Wow!!!! How do you get so close without getting scared he will have you for dinner????? I know the zoom button, great shot!!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 29, 2014 at 12:39 pm said:
  
  He was right in front of me but he paid no attention to me at all. He was only concerned with getting dinner and I was not listed as tonight’s special. 🙂
  
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