The slowly flowing, warm, River of Grass is teaming with life, although at times it's hard to see it. A recommended place to spot wildlife within Everglades National Park is in Shark Valley. There is a lengthy elevated bike path in the area, which is shared by a tram. You can rent a bike and cycle around, stopping to see the alligators and birds, or you can sit back in the tram and let a biologist/guide educate you about what you're seeing. Both options are very rewarding. There is no better place to immerse yourself in this UNESCO World Heritage ecosystem.
We visited Shark Valley a few months ago and had a wonderful experience. I previously published a bunch of alligator photos from that visit. Here's more of what we saw.
Snowy Egret:
Great Blue Heron:
Little Green Heron:
Anhinga (drying it's feathers after diving in the water)
Wood Stork
Ibis and Roseate Spoonbill
Black Vulture
Turtles
Florida Gar
Lastly, a photo of reflections.
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