Everglades Safari 2010

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January 9th 2011

Published: January 9th 2011

Florida Everglades Safari 2010 I have been a casual visitor to the Everglades many times. It is such an interesting place that it keeps calling me back. I have had my camera in hand, of course, but because of time and family constraints I followed the tourist track, followed the road, took my pictures and left for the next roadside exhibit; went to the end of the road and back out before the sun ... Read Full Entry

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Janis and Larry Andersen

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Life has its distinctive phases. After a long work career there comes retirement. Long postponed travel and adventure awaited us. To that end we purchased the motorhome and set about seeing the country and visiting interesting places. There have been six round trips between Alaska and Florida each time seeking a novel route. We have visited many places, seen many things of interest and experience some minor adventures – snow storms in the Rocky Mountains, tornados in Arkansas, hurricanes in Florida, the broiling heat of the southwest deserts and the frigid arctic of the Canadian and Alaska w... full info

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Roseate Spoonbill 1

The rare roseate spoon bill was once hunted for its soft pastel pink feathers.

Roseate Spoonbill 2

The spoon bill uses its large spoon-like bill to search the muddy lake bottom for food. There is only an estimated 1000 mating spoonbills in the wild.

Peninsula Cooters

The Peninsula Cooter is a common hard shelled turtle throughout Florida.

Crocodile 1

When we first spotted the crocodiles, the smaller of the two was resting its head on the back of the larger animal.

Crocodile 2

When the crocodiles became aware of our presence the smaller animal swan slowlyoff in a different direction.

Crocodile 3

Crocodile in the fresh water channel at the Flamingo marina. Polorizing filter shows the color imparted by the decaying vegetation in the water.

Crocodile 4

Crocodile swimming in the freshwater canal at the Flamiingo marina. No polarizing filter.

Crocodile 5

Crocodile at the sea wall of the Flamingo marina.

Everglades, Then and Now

A comparisopn of early Florida and present day showing the encroachment of development on the fragile Everglades ecosystem. NPS Photo.

Just Me Saying Thanks

Thank you for joining us on our 2010 Everglades safari. It was a pleasure traveling with you.

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