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.
They all seem to have a big smile on their face.
Oh yes, they seemed quite happy. A little tired maybe but happy.
I guess you’d also be happy knowing you’re at the top of the food chain.
Yeah I figure that’s got to be a confident advantage for sure.
Great shots. They seem such ancient creatures – throwback to a time long before civilisation. Regards thom.
Especially seeing some up and walking around they seem like living dinosaurs.
They do look very happy, even if they don’t like the wind.
These guys were funny, all around the same age and size and all in the same place.
That last one is really steppin’ out. They have kind of a comical grace with those short legs and long bodies.
I also got a kick out of watching that dude tip toeing around like that.
Hi!
Really great shot! Love the centered view.
Greetings
Timo
Thanks very much for looking and commenting and glad you liked the photos.
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.)
Thanks a million for the kind words Robert I appreciate it!
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.)
Those cute little feetsies are hysterical aren’t they?! 😀
Absolutely ! 😀
First and foremost this image made me smile Phil
I’m happy you enjoyed them Scott thank you.
Lovely photos of these alligator. For some reason they look very happy! Maybe because the storm has passed? 🙂
Yes they don’t particularly care for stormy weather at all. A nice calm warm sunny day is always their first choice.
Great set and narrative, Phil! Thanks
Thanks much for looking and glad you enjoyed seeing the alligator get together over at the salt marsh!
Beautiful little guys. I’m sure their nap will solve everything.
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.