Usually Herons ignore Alligators until the last minute. This bird had way too many to deal with so got out before it was too late.

At one point I counted at least 30.

This is a large series, but you can see how many the bird had nearby.

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Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge

Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge

Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge

Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge

Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge

Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge

Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge

Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge

Alligators Outnumber Heron – click to enlarge