07/10/2024
Over spring break, I was in St Augustine Florida to celebrate the life of my grandpa with my family. When my wildlife photography buddy, Bob, found out where we were going to be, he demanded that we check out the Alligator Farm. It’s a zoo for a large variety of alligators, but the reason he recommended going is because it’s an incredible habitat for native birds due to the fact that the alligators keep their predators away.
I have NEVER seen so many birds in one place in my life. Picture 65 in one line of sight. Staggered in trees, flying right past your shoulder to find a new landing spot. Let alone roseate spoonbills, great egrets, green herons and their babies. Along a boardwalk section over the water, I counted about 16 nests in one tree. What comes with great egret nests are the most adorable green skinned ginormous beaked spiked haired baby dinosaurs I ever did see. Absolute awe. Minus the part where they viciously bullied their siblings. We ended up going again another morning before we flew home. Forever thankful for recommendations from friends!
