i'm ready for my closeup, señor de miles

It took a bit of doing.  But with binoculars, the patience of a paparazzi, and a good deal of luck, here is the first photograph of Saturday night's hatchlings. 

I could see eight or so basking on the water cabbage.  All under the watchful gaze of Mama Croc.  I pity any little boys who try to capture one of these babies.

But, I must admit, it does look cute enough to cuddle in its tea cup pose.  Just before it snaps the end of my nose off.