Alligator Sunning ~ I saw many, many alligators in my travels in Florida. They seem to like to come out of the water and sun themselves in the afternoon. This was one I liked because of his open mouth.
Purple Gallinule ~ This beautifully colored bird was walking around on the grass near the mangroves and waterway on the way to Big Cypress Swamp National Preserve.
Purple Gallinule ~ This beautifully plumaged bird was walking around on the grass on the way to Big Cypress Swamp National Preserve.
