They Ain't Heavy, They're My Brothers
Nov 21, 2012 16:45:03 #
I came upon a large clutch of baby Gators today and saw the most amusing thing. There was a yearling Gator, probably the only survivor from the last clutch, who was acting as 'Baby Sitter'. The little ones were all trying to get on top of big brother at the same time! The only thing is, he didn't have as much room as Mom does. The clutch had about 30 babies. Mom stayed close by but they wanted to be with 'Bro'. So many of them would climb on top that he would fall off of the log. He would get back up only to be covered again. The babies were struggling to all get on top of him and pushing each other out of the way. I really enjoyed watching them!
Mom was keeping a close eye on me!
Nov 21, 2012 16:46:27 #
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Nov 21, 2012 17:51:08 #
WOW Molly!!! Getting really jealous with you seeing all the babies. I have yet to see a little one this year!
Beautiful photos. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Beautiful photos. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 21, 2012 18:00:01 #
robbygb wrote:
Brilliant shots!!
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Thank you so much!
Nov 21, 2012 18:03:45 #
Shane T wrote:
WOW Molly!!! Getting really jealous with you seeing all the babies. I have yet to see a little one this year!
Beautiful photos. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Beautiful photos. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks Shane. This was the first BIG clutch that I have seen this year. I wasn't even looking for them either. I saw some Spoonbills on the other side of the bushes and was trying to find a way to get closer and there they were!
Nov 21, 2012 18:06:46 #
Nov 21, 2012 18:36:50 #
Bret wrote:
The Mom shot wins it for me....nice one Molly.
I appreciate your comments! Thank you!
Nov 21, 2012 19:10:44 #
Fantastic series Molly!
Lucky you to have found this great group of super cute babies! Love the babysitter too!
Lucky you to have found this great group of super cute babies! Love the babysitter too!
Nov 21, 2012 19:29:02 #
mollymolly wrote:
I came upon a large clutch of baby Gators today an... (show quote)
mollymolly, neat pictures and story, very enjoyable! Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:
Nov 21, 2012 19:31:41 #
Swamp Gator wrote:
Fantastic series Molly!
Lucky you to have found this great group of super cute babies! Love the babysitter too!
Lucky you to have found this great group of super cute babies! Love the babysitter too!
Thanks Gator. It was a thrill to see them!! And big brother was really patient with them.
Nov 21, 2012 19:34:13 #
mollymolly wrote:
I came upon a large clutch of baby Gators today an... (show quote)
Great captures Molly...just loved them...what a great find!!!
Nov 21, 2012 19:44:29 #
WOW! Super pics of cute? little gators. I have never seen a live gator, let alone baby ones. GREAT!
Nov 21, 2012 19:52:22 #
tejaswrangler wrote:
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