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Nowadays the alligator can be found more frequently again in the waters of Florida.  Especially on hot days after  cold weather wildlife is good to be seen

Florida Gator

More pictures of Alligators

Florida Alligator

This guy laid in Sanibel Island directly next to a walkway

 

 

Florida Gator

More pictures of Alligators

Florida Alligator

A small branch of the St. Johns River is a popular place for Gators. In this nest, we have discovered  five kittens

Baby Gators

 

Gator Nest

Pride and without fear, this bald eagle sat on a tree at St. Johns River

Bald Eagle

More pictures of bald eagles

Bald Eagle

Impressive is the bald eagle in flight.  With its wingspan of about two metres, he is very conspicuous   

Bald Eagle

More pictures of bald eagles

Bald Eagle

In the winterseason al lot of manatees come close to hot springs. A good chance to see them is Crystal River and Blue Springs at St. Johns River

Manatee

 

 Manatee

They are vegetarians and eat  green stuff on the water surface

Manatee

 

 Manatee

On trees at the banks of the rivers are often large swarms of Ibis to be seen

Ibis

 

Ibis

The birds are not very shy. You can watch them from a short distance.

Ibis

 

Ibis

Only a few meters away from the residential houses, this Red Shoulder Hawk found something to eat.

Red Shoulder Hawk

More Pictures of the Hawk

Red Shoulder Hawk

The power line seems to be a good place for observation.  

Red Shoulder Hawk

  More Pictures of the Hawk

Red Shoulder Hawk

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