The young Alligator in the water circled around a few times but for reasons unknown didn’t make the climb to join his sibling and mom out of the water.
I have seen Alligators crawl over turtles on these ramps and I have seen them eat turtles. Life in the swamp is risky business but for this afternoon this group was getting along.
Below, the young Alligator stayed with his head lifted quite awhile; air exposure is part of how they regulate their temperature.
Great shot Ellen!
Thanks, Liz! Welcome back–we have missed you!
And I have missed you! Very much.
Excellent shots! The turtles we see here are easily startled from their perches, surprised that their southern cousins seem to hold their ground.
Thanks, Belinda! At least while they are out in the pond and with other wildlife around. When they are nearer the edge and we humans come along they are more apt to be gone in a blink of the eye.
Awesome series of shots, Ellen! Quite unique and that last photo is adorable. 🙂
Thanks, Donna! It still amazes me to see the way they stack up.