Tricolored Heron getting a little close to a large gator.

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Water Water Everywhere #56 – heron vs. gator

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Tricolored Heron pushing his luck with the big ole' gator. In Florida, where there's water, there is always a chance an alligator is somewhere to be found.

Tricolored Heron pushing his luck with the big ole’ gator. In Florida, where there’s water, there is always a chance an alligator is somewhere to be found.

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Lisa Coleman
I live in Jacksonville, FL. I am graphic designer, writer, photographer and published author. I am now taking those passions & putting them into a blog. I love birds & consider myself a “more than average” birder. I have 3 grown children & 7 grand children plus a grandchild dog named Memphis. I’m married to my soul mate and we have a dog named Heaven. We love to travel & get out somewhere most weekends.
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25 responses to “Water Water Everywhere #56 – heron vs. gator”

  1. Photos by Jez Avatar
    Photos by Jez

    Fantastic shots, Lisa 👏 The alligator looks totally bored 😂 Who won in the end?

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    1. Lisa Coleman Avatar
      Lisa Coleman

      It was a draw. Maybe the gator had just eaten. Look at how fat he was! Not sure he could have moved fast enough before the heron flew. LOL! 🙂

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        Photos by Jez

        😂

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  2. V.J. Knutson Avatar
    V.J. Knutson

    I was startled by a few alligators in Texas too. Good shot.

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    1. Lisa Coleman Avatar
      Lisa Coleman

      I only get startled if they are large and close. Otherwise, I suppose you get used to having them around. We are cautious but if I was scared of them, I’d never go outside. We would never hike or bird in Florida.

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      1. V.J. Knutson Avatar
        V.J. Knutson

        I suppose so, but for someone not accustomed to them they are quite frightening.

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      2. Lisa Coleman Avatar
        Lisa Coleman

        This is true. 😊

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  3. SoyBend Avatar
    SoyBend

    Yikes! It makes me think of the recent story of the guy rescuing his puppy from the jaws of an alligator. Good shots of Mother Nature in action.

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    1. Lisa Coleman Avatar
      Lisa Coleman

      Yes, it was a heroic thing he did, but the gator he wrestled was only about a 3-5 foot gator. It wasn’t that big but if he hadn’t done it, his puppy was gone. The gator in this photo was large! Very large! 12-14 feet! It wouldn’t have eaten that man. We were on the opposite bank so I wasn’t worried and he was sunning himself. Not likely to move. 🙂

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  4. Heart to Heart Avatar
    Heart to Heart

    Alligators🐊 😳 nice captures though!

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    1. Lisa Coleman Avatar
      Lisa Coleman

      Yes, and I’m sure there will be more in my future. We are planning on going birding for several days next week. I can’t wait! I’m sure we will see a few gators along the way. 🙂

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      1. Heart to Heart Avatar
        Heart to Heart

        Have a great trip!

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      2. Lisa Coleman Avatar
        Lisa Coleman

        Thanks Rita. Not sure where we are going. Will check the bird sightings & weather the night before & decide where we are going. 😊

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  5. Jim Borden Avatar
    Jim Borden

    I’d say the photographer is pushing her luck… 🙂

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    1. Lisa Coleman Avatar
      Lisa Coleman

      We were on the opposite bank. That big ole’ thing would have had to cross the water and reach the other side before we would be gone. 🙂

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      1. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        OK, now I feel better… 🙂

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      2. Lisa Coleman Avatar
        Lisa Coleman

        😊 told you I’m careful. Hope you had a Merry Christmas!

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      3. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        we did have a nice Christmas, I hope you did as well…

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      4. Lisa Coleman Avatar
        Lisa Coleman

        We certainly did. My BFF & hubby came from Tampa to visit for 4 days. It’s just the 2 of them and we all social distance the same and only go where we have to go. FaceTime my kids and grandkids. 🙂

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      5. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        Under the circumstances, that seems pretty good!

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      6. Lisa Coleman Avatar
        Lisa Coleman

        Absolutely! They said it was their best Christmas in a long time. We played cards & watched movies. Great to hang out with humans other than ourselves. 😜

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      7. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        yes, the need for human connection is powerful…

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      8. Lisa Coleman Avatar
        Lisa Coleman

        Yes it is. I’ve always said I’d be happy in the mountains as long as I had internet. Not sure I believe my own words. I like people too much. 😊

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      9. Jim Borden Avatar
        Jim Borden

        internet and water…:)

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      10. Lisa Coleman Avatar
        Lisa Coleman

        Exactly! LOL! 🙂

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