Just another of the diverse birds and animals in Florida.

Looking out at the setting sun on Lake Jackson, Sebring Florida.

Just outside the resort where we stayed.

Lots of raised trails through the swamp and marshes.

Alligator.

Blue Heron in a tree.

Pilated Woodpecker.

Pilated Woodpecker.

Great Blue Heron. I have seen and photographed them from Ontario to Jamaica.

Black Vulture.

Two Black Vultures

An Alligator.

A younger Alligator still at the Highland Hammock State Park.

This is a rather large Alligator.

A Turtle. Easy eating for a large alligator.

A non-poisonous Banded Water snake.

This is a water Moccasin snake. Quite poisonous. Park ranger was there giving talk about snakes.

Heron in flight.

A very old tree. It is producing new shoots and may live another thousand years.

Ibis. The place we stayed at had wild life just meandering around. It was great.

Sandhill Cranes.

These little lizards are quick.

Nice to see flowers in December, but insects and flowers are at a minimum this time of year.

Egret. Straight beak.

While Ibis birds with an Egret.

Great Egret.

Early morning flight.

Egret.

Black Vultures.

Possible this is a Little Blue Heron.

Not all of Florida is swamp. This was taken at the Archbold Biological Station.

A Prickly Pear Cactus.

A stork.

This gator photo was taken at the Circle B Bar range.

This is a very large animal. Treat with respect.

These are weird Ducks.

The day was very cool and grwy.

Little Blue Heron.

A Limpkin. They eat apple snails.

A Limpkin. They eat apple snails.