“What Are You Smiling At?!”
Earlier this weekend just as it was getting dark, this alligator did a slow float over to check me out before heading off for the night.
As he paused right beneath my location I saw that cute grin on his face. But in reality, I knew what the little sneak was up to.
If he sits there quietly for a bit with the lower part of his mouth open under the water, it’s possible a fish might swim right in and provide an opportunity for a little late night snack before turning in.
Not that I can blame him. Who doesn’t enjoy a tasty snack before bedtime?! 🙂
Phil Lanoue Photography 
This guy is just dripping with personality. There is a lot to see and enjoy in the second one, not that there is anything wrong with the first.
He is a pretty cool little dude and I believe he is the same one that went gliding through the group of wood storks from my post a few days back. Looks like he gets along well with everybody out there. Well… not to hear the fish tell it… 🙂
Sembra proprio che stia ridendo, sapeva di essere fotografato e voleva sembrare socievole 🙂
Bellissime foto Phil
Ciao, Pat
lo fa sembrare che sta ridendo! un ragazzo molto cordiale! 🙂
Just love him! I admire his “fishing” technique, his smile, and how lazy he can be and still get a snack!
Oh he absolutely employs the ‘Lazy Boy’ method of fishing. Although I did seem him slosh around a bit trying to get things stirred up, he is more then happy to relax and let dinner come to him. 🙂
Cool capture !
I appreciate you checking this out and glad you liked the alligator!
Such a creepy marsh character…The picture alone cast the shadow of fear.
Nah, he’s a pussycat. 🐱 🙂
Love these shots! I have a new appreciation for the personality of gators now that I live near wetlands and see them in action, especially the mothers with their babies.
Yeah moms and babies are amazing but can be dangerous to get too close to over protective mom.
Glad you liked seeing our friendly guy here!
What a cutie-pie! I hope he got his bedtime snack. 🙂
Oh he is plenty cute all right! I did see him grab something, but as it got darker I left him alone to decide if he wanted to make another pass at the buffet or head in for bed. 🙂
That’s great. I definitely need to try that.
It is worth trying. But lately it seems about the only thing that’s going to find it’s way into my open mouth is a mosquito. They have been brutal here the past month or so, worse then in summer for some reason.
Clever stuff! (Both of you!)
He is a smart little sneak isn’t he?!? This is a method I have often seen used by these guys who always find any way to conserve energy. Sort of like me. 🙂
This is one alligator I think who is really smart, and and probably is the same one who glides by all the others sharing the marsh, he just sits there and waits for the fish to glide right in his mouth, he doesnt need to do anything except sit by and get his treats…why bother anyone else, I like that….
Amazingly, this method seems to work more then we might think. I have many times seen alligators laying there like that and you don’t even think they are awake. Then suddenly there is a big snatch and splash and you know he got something. Sneaky guys.
Lazy eating at its finest!
Conserving energy while taking in calories?! That boy is a genius!