You never know what you'll see walking around the 1.2 mile trail at Taylor Creek Storm Water Refuge. The last time we were here we had close encounters with 27 alligators and several interesting birds. Today we are getting an early start walking the trail with our friends Laura and Glen in hopes of seeing one of those trophy gators.
The first quarter mile of the trail was an adrenalin rush even though we didn't see any alligators. We heard plenty of grunts coming from the thick reeds and along the waters edge just a few feet from our trail. That deep grunt is unmistakable and will bring all of your senses to immediate attention! I must admit that sound made us all a little uneasy, and not being able to see their exact location was also unnerving. It makes you immediately starting planning an escape route!
These feeding turkey vultures are a reminder that animals do die in the wild.
This little fellow is enjoying the Florida sun and we have no intention of disrupting his sun bathing.
This alligator is enjoying the water while keeping a perceptive eye on us at all times!
This Anhinga is drying his feathers.
This Great Blue Heron has a lump in its throat. No, it's not sad. It's swallowing a fish he just caught.
Check out these Great Blue Herons.
This Limpkin is lumbering around looking for a meal.
This Purple Gallinute stuck its head in the water just as I snapped its picture.
Must be camera shy!
Well, that was fun! The late morning sun is getting hotter by the minute so we decided it's time for air conditioning! We know there's a lot more wild life out here than what we saw on this trip. Every time we come here, it's always a different adventure and that's why we keep coming back!
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