camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

It was a short trip indeed. A chilly day for South Florida with temperatures in the upper 40's. I headed toward Shark Valley at the North Eastern corner of the park via Hway 41 West, a 25 min. ride from where I live.
Not many photographers there and very few birds, the majority of them anhingas. I was very disappointed because this is supposed to be the peak season for bird watching and photography at the park. I met a photographer who told me that the day before the place was crowded with birds. He could not understand why that place was deserted when the day before there were plenty of birds to photograph.

I really struggled to get these shots. I decided to return home and try some other day.

On my way home I stopped by this picturesque place that happened to be closed (?) when we are in the mid of the tourist season. Go figure! This place takes tourists to a section of the Everglades to the side of the highway and you can see "the river of grass" behind it. I believe it is operated by a Miccosukee Indian called Buffalo Tiger. He offers air boat rides to tourists. It called my attention the colors and that beautiful Indian ornament over the fence so I snapped a few shots and I am posting two of them here.

I am sorry I could not do better. The first shot is a great blue heron. The second one is an anhinga.

Nikon D7000.
Old 80-400 VR lens.
18-70 kit lens.
Images edited with Affinity Photo.

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Revet Loc: Fairview Park, Ohio

I just got back from a Kayaking trip in the South Western part of the Everglades. The birds were plentiful. I will be posting some pics in the next few days. Plenty of gators also!!

ELNikkor

Florida can do that. Usually there will be a week of cold in January. I was in Miami the year it snowed there. In Orlando, it will go below freezing. I would feel sorry for those northerners who would come down on their winter breaks and only have brought their beach gear...

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

The totem pole might not have been the purpose of the trip, but was worth trip.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Good set.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Your disappointment became our pleasure!

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

"Your disappointment became our pleasure!" Very kind words that I do appreciate. Yes, very disappointed I was in looking around and finding no birds in the Everglades this time of year.

"The totem pole might not have been the purpose of the trip, but was worth trip." I agree. It was precisely it that guided me to take a look at this place. It was about the same it was last year so I am still wondering why it is closed.

I have to visit the other part of the park. In the past I have not been as successful there as I have been at Shark Valley.

I thank you all for the kind comments.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Excellent set and love the Everglades!

gsmith051 Loc: Fairfield Glade, TN

Nice set.

George

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Thank you gentlemen.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

You did well with what was available. Nice set.

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Fine set!

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

"You did well with what was available. Nice set." Thank you very much, I do appreciate your comments.

"Fine set!" Thank you for stopping by and for your comments.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Nice set William.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Thank you Jack.