Alligators on the move

This medium-sized gator headed the other way when I rolled down the window to snap a pic with my phone. I guess it doesn't like orange cars.

Driving into Sheldon Lake State Park this morning, I met an alligator crossing the road after several inches of rain had been dumped in the park during the night.

It's mating season for the alligators, which are looking for mates and nesting sites

Gators aren't unusual at Sheldon Lake. There are signs warming visitors to keep their distance and never feed the animals.

A few hours later this alligator was spotted on the ramp at Pond 1. Of course I walked over to see it.