Myakka River State Park



























These photos were taken at Myakka River State Park near Sarasota, FL.

Vizcaya near Miami

Here's a view of the garden at the Vizcaya Estate.  Vizcaya was the winter home of James Deering, a V.P. of International Harvester Company.

Anhinga Reflection


Nope. That's not an Anhinga hanging upside down from a tree....it's the reflection of an Anhinga in a small lake at Corkscrew Sanctuary. (Double click the photo for a better view and appreciate this cool effect.)

Corkscrew Fall Foliage


I took several photos like this one during our January trip to Corkscrew Swamp. I think it's cool the way the sun cast its' rays through the leaves.

Anhinga




I took this photo at Big Cypress National Preserve near Ochopee Florida from a boardwalk located just off of Route 41. It was overcast which hurt the photo, but it was very interesting to watch the anhinga deal with the fish. The bird was striking the fish against the branch of wood again and again to stun the fish. The entire effort to prepare this lunch time meal took more than five minutes. I also have a video of this process that I'll post later.

Heron

I photographed this heron on Turner River / Birdon Loop in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Egret


I took this photo at Big Cypress National Preserve on the Turner River / Birdon Loop near Ochopee Florida.

Gator in the Bushes


Thirty years ago a rock band named Molly Hatchet had a hit song titled Gator Country. I don't know if the band had ever been to Big Cypress Swamp, but it wouldn't surprise me. I've never seen so many alligators before. I do have one bit of advice though if you decided to take the scenic drive down Turner River Road - stay in your vehicle.

Anhinga



I learned something new about these master fishermen this weekend. Anhingas are rarely seen outside of Florida. Many people confuse the anhinga with the cormorant. A tip for identifying them - the anhinga has a pointed bill and the cormorant has a more rounded bill.

Wood Stork

This photo was taken on the Turner Loop wildlife drive in Big Cypress Preserve.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

We're headed to Corkscrew Swamp for an early winter photo trip. Here's a picture from our last visit there in October 2008.

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