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Limpkin & Alligator standoff

Aramus guarauna & Alligator mississippiensis

Photo by JamieDorton
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Description:

I noticed the Limpkin in a defensive posture & squawking, then I noticed the gator lurking in front of it. Suddenly the Gator burst out of the water at the Limpkin, but missed. I was so greatful for the opportunity to witness this.

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Comments (6)
JamieDorton
Thank you all...I felt quite fortunate to be there ;)
KarenL
Fantastic! I especially like photo 2!
Maria dB
What a great unusual spotting!
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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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