At The Edge Of The Marsh…

It’s kind of a cold grey windy day here so I wasn’t expecting to see very much wildlife activity around the marsh this morning.

But suddenly I spotted our cute little mink friend scampering along the rocks at the edge of the water! After staying out for maybe five seconds, the mink also quickly disappeared into the warmth and safety of his den in among the rocks and brush.

I was even more surprised to see our good buddy Mister Alligator floating quietly in the same area. Alligators are generally not particularly fond of either wind or cold so I expected him to spend the day tucked into his mud hole wherever that might be.

Good day to stay inside.

18 thoughts on “At The Edge Of The Marsh…”

Birder's Journey on March 13, 2015 at 3:35 pm said:

Your little mink is adorable and I always enjoy your shots of him. Are there many of them in your region? Is this a typical habitat for them? Forgive me if you’ve already posted about all this and I’ve missed or forgotten the details:)

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2015 at 3:40 pm said:
  
  He is a cutie for sure. There are not a lot of these guys in this particular area. I can go for a long time without even seeing one. That’s good news for the minks though because there is a causeway for vehicle traffic right along side there and I’m always afraid the little guy will get hit. They run around like squirrels.
  There are more at the jetty by the ocean, it’s safer for them there anyway.
  
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The Lite Rider on March 13, 2015 at 4:37 pm said:

Mr. Mink is super cute. What a great closeup! And Mr. A looks really sleepy!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2015 at 4:55 pm said:
  
  He sure is a cutie! And the mink is nice too. Ha! 😛
  Actually I think Mr. A was not only a bit sleepy but a bit grumpy. He was promised a sunny day for today and instead got cold. 😳
  
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Raewyn's Photos on March 13, 2015 at 4:38 pm said:

Great captures. We don’t have minks in New Zealand so it is nice to see your photos

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2015 at 4:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much and I ‘m glad I could show you an animal you might not normally see. 🐻
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 13, 2015 at 6:10 pm said:

I like that mink shot running toward me even more than than the lovely gator shot. I’m sure that’s an opinion you share.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2015 at 6:26 pm said:
  
  The more I look at that gator shot the more I get nervous about that sort of squinty eye look he’s giving me. He also blew bubbles at me which I think means he is not happy about something. Probably didn’t like seeing that sneaky little mink. Yeah, that must be it.
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 13, 2015 at 6:42 pm said:

Such a little sweetie! Do you think Mr. A would pose for me to paint him into my picture? 😕

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2015 at 6:51 pm said:
  
  Oh absolutely! Mr. A’s modeling services are always available for pictures, painting, sculpture, you name it. If there is a chance for fame he is on it! 😎
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 13, 2015 at 6:43 pm said:

I was referring to the mink, when I said “Little Sweetie.” 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2015 at 6:57 pm said:
  
  That phrase still might work on the little baby alligator I saw on the way out. Just his tiny head was peaking out of the water, which couldn’t have been more than 3 inches long. He was lucky if he was much over a foot long total. He was almost a little sweetie. XD
  
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dinajohnston on March 13, 2015 at 8:29 pm said:

That is a great sighting. I don’t think we have there here in central Florida.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2015 at 10:41 pm said:
  
  It’s always fun to see one of these little guys.
  
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donna213 on March 13, 2015 at 8:52 pm said:

The little mink running toward you is adorable. I love that shot, but all of them are wonderful.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 13, 2015 at 10:42 pm said:
  
  He is a cute litter critter, and fast too!
  
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foxleylady on March 14, 2015 at 7:08 am said:

Those beady little eyes don’t miss a thing! Mr A certainly looks sleepy, however, knowing that looks can be deceptive ……..!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 14, 2015 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  I don’t think Mr. A was in a very good mood. He expected sunshine and warm temps and instead got cold and wind.
  The little mink seemed fine about it all however. 🙂
  
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