04 July 2011

Alligator Nest


At the "alligator hole" between the mile and half mile boardwalk we have an alligator nest.  An alligator has nested at Green Cay before but we never saw the nest, just a dozen young a few months later.  Now we have the privilege of seeing the whole process from nest construction to hopefully hatching.  There's a possible second nest with another female at Green Cay but it hasn't been totally confirmed.  If the other female does have a nest it must be high up on the bank and in the palms.   If you haven't been to our boardwalk lately just take the divider between the two trails and you can't miss the nest.  In about 2 months we should have babies!

4 comments:

NotaClueGal said...

So glad you get to enjoy this window into the momma alligators life! Please keep sharing photos!

Carol A. said...

Don't make it out there as often as I would like. Thanks for the updates!

Bruce said...

What a great tribute to the folks that live & visit there, caring & respecting the wildlife & its’ habitat so well that a wild, secretive beast at such as a gator felt secure enough to set up a nest so close to people, To the people of Green Cay you’re an inspiration & congratulations. Regards – Bruce’s Bit.

Bruce said...

What a great tribute to the folks that live & visit there, caring & respecting the wildlife & its’ habitat so well that a wild, secretive beast at such as a gator felt secure enough to set up a nest so close to people, To the people of Green Cay you’re an inspiration & congratulations. Regards – Bruce’s Bit.