“Hey young Al, haven’t seen you around for a while. It’s all very well sunning yourself on the bank, but actually this happens to be MY patch, so kindly hoppit.”
“Oh, is that so, Mr GBH? I know you think you’re the Mayor of this place, but I’m going with the idea of first here, first dibs and while we’re about it, haven’t you heard of social distancing? You my friend, are much too close.”
“Well, I guess you have a point, but don’t let it become a habit or I’ll have to do something about it.”
“You and whose army? I’m quite a bit bigger than you in case you hadn’t noticed and I have teeth.”
“Hrumph! I didn’t want to stand here anyway. It’s much nicer further along. I’ll leave you to your sunbathing, but I’m sure it’s going to rain.”
“Thank goodness for some peace and quiet at last. That show-off really can go on a bit, but I’m glad he realises that size does count.”
Wishing you all a happy Monday and a great week.
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I saw my first in the wild a couple of years ago, and was amazed at the size of the juvenile, and how quickly he ran on land into the water! It terrified me even though I was safely in a boat, so how cool and collected this heron is, just wow.
Thanks, Cathy. Mr. GBH didn’t seem to be at all phased by Big Al. They must have an understanding and have made a pact not to eat one another. 😀
Hehehe that was quite the exchange between the two. Mr GBH really wants to claim his land all the time. When he sees something, it is his 😅 Hope you are doing well, Sylvia.
Thanks for reading, Mabel. Yes, we are quite well.
Good to hear, Sylvia. Take care and have a good week 🙂
Loved their conversation Sylvia. I think some social distancing might be wise if Mr. GBH doesn’t want to be young Al’s lunch!
Thanks, Sue. I think Mr GBH knows just how far he can push young Al. 😅
Yeah, I would definitely apply social distancing rule to the alligator. lol
Very wise, Drew. 😅
You made me laugh, Sylvia. Your storytelling is perfect for the pictures you took. Normalcy still exists. Thank goodness!! Hope you had a great day!! I sure did!! Much love to you! xo
Well, I’m glad you had a laugh. That was my intention. 🤣😘
Social distancing, not to mention, just where is his mask anyway?
Well, that’s a very good question, Eddie. I think wearing a mask might hamper their hunting for food. 😅
I love how you put a story to your photos, Sylvia.
Thanks, Ally. I enjoy making up stories. 🙂
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Loved your story Sylvia! Have a great week!
Thanks, Aletta. 🙂
I love the script. 🙂
Thanks, Lynette. 🙂
Great dialogue and I love that second to the last shot where GBH is strutting off as if he’d planned to do that all along. Cheeky blighter!
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Thanks, Janet. It was fun to watch Mr GBH strutting away. Made me laugh. 🙂
Can’t believe Mr GBH stayed so close to Al, but looks like there’s enough room for them to do some of that Social Distancing.
Mr GBH was probably wise to leave that toothy fellow alone. I wouldn’t like to make him mad.
I think he knew he’d met his match. 😅
That is an amazing series of photos, Sylvia! Mr. GBH decided to back off first. I would have done the same. 🙂
Thanks so much, Lavinia. Me too. 😃
Another Al in your pond? OMG
I feel like you’re living in Murchison Falls in Uganda. 😎
I think those African crocodiles are probably twice the size of young Al. 😳😅
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Thanks, Marylou. 😃
Wonderful photos! Is he the resident gator? I miss those alligator sightings in South Carolina and Florida! Survival of the fittest… 🙂
Thanks, Liesbet. Yes, I think Al is the usual suspect we see here occasionally. 😃
Fun post, Sylvia! It certainly does not look right to see a gator next to a heron so nonchalant! Great shots!!
Thanks, Donna. If did look quite unbelievable.
You are a storyteller, Sylvia. I especially enjoy how you bring out individual personalities through photos and conversations. You have a sensitivity and ability to focus on details.
Thank you for your kind words, Rebecca. I looked at the photos and then whilst I was doing the ironing, the narrative began to play in my head. 😅
Love it!!
Thanks, Sue.
Amazing that one of them doesn’t move!
Haha………young Al wasn’t going to budge. It was funny to watch, as he was right where Mr GBH usually stands. 😅
Monday equilibrium! I love the peace between them! 😉 xoxoxo
Haha……..I think they’re quite good buddies really. 😅😘🤗
You’re probably right! 😉 xoxoxo
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Thank you. 😃
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Eek! A little too close for comfort. Have a great week, Sylvia! ❤
Thanks, Jill. I wasn’t close to them. They were across in my neighbour’s yard. 😅
I was referring to the critters! I know you’re always safe. 😉
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Happy mutterings, Ad 🤗💕
Ha………thanks, dear Jo. 🤗😘
Ooh, that looked scary for a while there!
I also wondered how it would pan out, but obviously Al wasn’t feeling hungry. 😅
Thankfully!
Love these animals, but I hope you were using a telephoto lens! Yikes! Too close to gators for me.
From a safe distance, Rusha. They were in my neighbour’s backyard. 😅
Oh, my. You have interesting neighbors!!!
The human ones aren’t nearly as interesting. 😅
love it! esp. the happy ending! 🙂 happy week ahead, Sylvia! 🙂
Thanks, Lola. 😃
😀 Happy ending!
The way it should be. 😃
I had a good laugh 😂
I’m glad you did. 🙂
Phew, that was exciting. Lucky they parted peacefully.
Thanks, Ute. I do prefer happy endings. 🙂
hahahaha love it.. You added just the right conflab between them.. 😉
Thanks, Lisa. I love the word ‘conflab’. Haven’t heard it for so long. 😅