Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Gator gazing at Sheldon Lake

An alligator about 6 feet long suns along the far bank of Pond 2 at Sheldon Lake.
Alligators are enjoying the sun this week along the banks of Pond 2 at Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Center. 

If you want to go gator gazing there, you have to keep your distance. At least 30 feet is recommended.
 
The birds seem to know the rules and stay clear of them.

White ibis watched a gator settle into place at the base of their tree,  but they didn't leave.

Can the gator see the birds in the tree?

After a few minutes the alligator crawled onto the sunny trail that is closed to the public, while the audience in the tree looked on. They were still in their places when I left.


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