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It’s that time of year again! It’s alligator mating season! This is the time of year to keep small dogs on a leash and pay close attention to what’s in the ponds or swamps near your home. Alligators have been rumored to be more agressive during this time of year, and certainly would be hungry from all the energy they use while mating. Still, there aren’t too many stories of people being attacked by these 7 footers. Mating commonly takes place in small ponds like this one. In years past we’ve even seen baby alligators hiding in the drainage ditch nearby. Mating season starts around the middle of April when courtship begins. Mating typically takes place in May or June. These two appear to be trying to have little baby gators. See for yourself. You can also read more about alligator procreation on the FWC website.

The little west northwest swell is on the beach. It actually looks pretty fun. The surf looks about thigh high. It’s super glassy and fun. There is absolutely no tide today, only the slightest half a foot tide until later today. The conditions won’t fluctuate too much. Morning, afternoon, or night it should be fun. This swell could be a multi-day swell. Surf’s Up!

The manatees on the beach were pretty cool. There was a manatee swimming around. It’s actually been really common to see manatees on the beach in spring, although not but until a few years recently has there been so many. This one breached the water head first with its body trailing, and eventually its rounded tail was visible pushing the large sea cow along.

Down on Honeymoon the beach is clearing out. The wildlife is everywhere. The warming part of spring is here and the seagulls are starting to get a little feisty. Lots of noisy seagulls on the beach. There are also many other species of birds frolicking at the waters edge.