Party After The Storm

After the rainy, windy tropical system that beat on us this past weekend moved through late last night, we woke up to a nice bright sunny morning.

So I went over to the marsh to see how everyone was doing. To my surprise, a bunch of the kids (young alligators) had apparently decided it was party time over in the salt marsh. This was surprising for two reasons. One, was that they don’t normally go over to the salt side that often, and two, it’s rare to see a group of half a dozen alligators all carousing about in a similar area.

But they also seemed more than a little confused. The wind and extremely high tide had brought in tons of dried reeds that all accumulated along the edges of the marsh.

They didn’t appear to know quite what to make of all that, but managed to muddle through somehow. But in any case this one, like most parties, eventually had to come to an end.

So one by one, the by now exhausted ravers, started dragging their tired selves up out of the water and through another mess of dried reeds, and took the slow lazy stroll across the walkway back to their regular home pond area.

They will likely need a ~~two day~~ nice nap to recover from the festivities.

25 thoughts on “Party After The Storm”

naturesnippets on May 11, 2015 at 7:01 pm said:

They all seem to have a big smile on their face.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 11, 2015 at 7:29 pm said:
  
  Oh yes, they seemed quite happy. A little tired maybe but happy.
  
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  - naturesnippets on May 11, 2015 at 7:45 pm said:
    
    I guess you’d also be happy knowing you’re at the top of the food chain.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on May 11, 2015 at 8:26 pm said:
      
      Yeah I figure that’s got to be a confident advantage for sure.
      
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Thom Hickey on May 12, 2015 at 12:22 am said:

Great shots. They seem such ancient creatures – throwback to a time long before civilisation. Regards thom.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 12, 2015 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Especially seeing some up and walking around they seem like living dinosaurs.
  
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Raewyn's Photos on May 12, 2015 at 3:37 am said:

They do look very happy, even if they don’t like the wind.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 12, 2015 at 5:16 pm said:
  
  These guys were funny, all around the same age and size and all in the same place.
  
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Steve Gingold on May 12, 2015 at 5:09 am said:

That last one is really steppin’ out. They have kind of a comical grace with those short legs and long bodies.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 12, 2015 at 5:17 pm said:
  
  I also got a kick out of watching that dude tip toeing around like that.
  
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Timo on May 12, 2015 at 9:14 am said:

Hi!

Really great shot! Love the centered view.

Greetings
Timo

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- Phil Lanoue on May 12, 2015 at 5:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for looking and commenting and glad you liked the photos.
  
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Robert Miracle on May 12, 2015 at 10:52 am said:

Phil
I enjoy waking up get a cup of coffee and head out to my back poarch and checking in with you to see what I missed at the marsh. Keep doing what you are doing so we can follow you on your adventures.
Captain R A Miracle (Ret.)

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- Phil Lanoue on May 12, 2015 at 5:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for the kind words Robert I appreciate it!
  
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anotherday2paradise on May 12, 2015 at 12:11 pm said:

I’ve seen that smile somewhere before. 🙂 The last pic is just the cutest. ♥ ( The heart is for Mr. A and his dainty little feet.)

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- Phil Lanoue on May 12, 2015 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  Those cute little feetsies are hysterical aren’t they?! 😀
  
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  - anotherday2paradise on May 12, 2015 at 5:46 pm said:
    
    Absolutely ! 😀
    
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Scott Marshall on May 12, 2015 at 12:45 pm said:

First and foremost this image made me smile Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on May 12, 2015 at 5:19 pm said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed them Scott thank you.
  
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Girl Gone Expat on May 12, 2015 at 9:45 pm said:

Lovely photos of these alligator. For some reason they look very happy! Maybe because the storm has passed? 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on May 13, 2015 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Yes they don’t particularly care for stormy weather at all. A nice calm warm sunny day is always their first choice.
  
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ecoy1 on May 13, 2015 at 7:42 am said:

Great set and narrative, Phil! Thanks

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- Phil Lanoue on May 13, 2015 at 8:44 am said:
  
  Thanks much for looking and glad you enjoyed seeing the alligator get together over at the salt marsh!
  
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Lyle Krahn on May 13, 2015 at 11:03 am said:

Beautiful little guys. I’m sure their nap will solve everything.

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- Phil Lanoue on May 14, 2015 at 11:18 am said:
  
  I wish I had their gift for napping. I never could get down the art of day sleeping, unlike my wife who can doze off on the back of my motorcycle.
  
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