We enjoyed the Orlando Wetlands Park so much we decided that we would revisit on Friday hoping to see more more great sights. We arrived early and instead of waiting for the tram tour we decided we would walk a 2.5 mile birding trail. There were lots of Red-shouldered Hawks flying around, a Limpkin, many Common Gallinule with chicks, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks up in the trees, Osprey and so many more birds along with many alligators. We came upon an alligator along the road resting and while we were deciding whether to walk in front of it, the alligator made the decision by walking across the road and down into the swamp on the other side where it started swimming after a family of ducks. It was quite a sight and we were happy we hadn't walked in front of it though we had been repeated told all week that if you leave the alligators alone they will leave you alone.
Same alligator (as above) watching this family of ducks ~ Breakfast anyone??
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