American Alligator Basking on Billy’s Lake

American Alligator in the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia ©williamwisephoto.com

A fairly decent sized gator getting some sun on a floating peat bed. Photographed on October 14, 2025 while paddling Billy’s Lake in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.

  • Location: Billy’s Lake N30.83469° W82.34722°
  • Sunny, with a high of 86 degrees
  • Sunrise 7:32 AM; Sunset 6:59 PM
  • Daylight hours: 11 hours, 27 minutes (-1m 47s)
  • Moon: 42% Waning Crescent

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