Vacation Pictures - Everglades

This trip to the Everglades was much different than the last time we went. Although we had to dodge raindrops on our last trip, there was wild life everywhere. All kinds of birds, alligators all over the place, lots to observe. Things were much quieter this time. One of the rangers said the wild life was more sparse this year because the winter was so much colder than usual. It was also nesting season, so some birds were doing their best to remain hidden. Despite the decrease, we did see enough to make our trip worthwhile, but one day was more than enough this time.

We quickly moved on when an idiot further up decided to touch the alligator's tail.

Someone told us it was a cottonmouth. I don't know if it is, but it was a little creepy when we walked by his spot a second time and he was gone!

Anhinga

Sandhill cranes

Red shouldered hawk

Ron and Tyler wanted to learn more about the Nike Missile Base. They skipped the ranger lead tour, but the 2 older folks preparing for their talk to the tour group were happy to share their knowledge before the tour group arrived. They even snapped this picture for them.

I think Tyler intentionally frowned every time I pointed the camera at him. He wasn't really this miserable...most of the time.

We saw two crocodile at Flamingo. Right around the corner from them we saw our first manatee of the trip.