Just Layin’ Around

Yesterday afternoon this alligator took a slow stroll across the causeway and then decided he needed to rest a bit before continuing on, so he laid down right in the middle of the sidewalk.

He relaxed there for a few minutes before climbing down the rocky bank and into the water of the salt marsh.

The gator went under the water for several minutes then surfaced, gave me one look, then headed out across the marsh where I expect he planned to spend the night.

18 thoughts on “Just Layin’ Around”

Gunta on July 16, 2015 at 7:53 pm said:

Just as long as he keeps going…

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- Phil Lanoue on July 18, 2015 at 6:27 pm said:
  
  Well he kind of goes wherever he wants, but usually pays no attention to me.
  
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Birder's Journey on July 16, 2015 at 9:16 pm said:

I always find it amazing to see their whole, wide, lumbering bodies when they get out of the water and walk across the path in full view. They are so powerful – and so deceiving and sneaky!!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 18, 2015 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  He does have a sneaky look and it never fails to amaze me to see one of these dinosaurs up walking around.
  
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  - Birder's Journey on July 18, 2015 at 9:59 pm said:
    
    Yes. Amazing how long they’ve been on the planet, isn’t it?!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on July 19, 2015 at 5:35 pm said:
      
      Yes it truly is and these guys are about as prehistoric as it gets. I often hear that comment about the GBH and I suppose there is some truth to that but these big guys rule as far as I’m concerned.
      
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anotherday2paradise on July 16, 2015 at 9:48 pm said:

Nice to see that smug smile again. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on July 18, 2015 at 6:31 pm said:
  
  Yes indeed he is excellent at having that sly, smug, sneaky smile on his face. Glad you enjoyed seeing our pal.
  
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alesiablogs on July 16, 2015 at 10:16 pm said:

Scary!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 18, 2015 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  Nah… he’s a pussycat. 😀
  
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Lyle Krahn on July 17, 2015 at 8:36 am said:

The big guy goes where he wants – it must be satisfying.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 17, 2015 at 7:37 pm said:
  
  He’s pretty much at the top of the food chain, so yeah he gets to go wherever he wants.
  Always cool to see one up and walking around.
  
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Raewyn's Photos on July 17, 2015 at 4:40 pm said:

Great captures.

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- Phil Lanoue on July 18, 2015 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much for checking out Mr. Alligator.
  
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photographybycalliec on July 19, 2015 at 5:28 am said:

great story both in words and images fantastic

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- Phil Lanoue on July 19, 2015 at 5:36 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed these, thanks!
  
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foxleylady on July 19, 2015 at 6:33 am said:

A last stroll before bed!

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- Phil Lanoue on July 19, 2015 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  Maybe he had to work off a big dinner?!
  
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