Young Alligators often perch on their mother's body, maybe for safety or in this case a good sun patch.
Juvenile Alligator on Mother's Back
Bulls Island is a barrier island off the coast of South Carolina made of a series of ancient sand dunes that run parallel to the long ocean side. Over time fresh water sloughs have formed between the dunes, home to many Alligators.
Juvenile Alligator on Mother's Back, Two Others on Bank
A closer view of the two duck weed coated youngsters on the bank:
Two Juvenile Alligators on Bank
Another juvenile found his own dry spot, complete with dappled sun.
Juvenile Alligator
April 1, 2022
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