Papa Gators everywhere. Do not step out of the truck

ESCAPE TO THE EVERGLADES

In search of inspiration and fresh air, I took off MLK day into the wilderness of the Big Cypress National Preserve to find that every Alligator and Bird in the Everglades decided to do the same.

In the cool morning we were all basking in the only sunny area of the thick cypress forest which was Loop Road and adjacent openings. The sunning creatures cooperated for the photo shots and sketching escapade which will soon be preserved in oils and watercolor paintings. JZ Jan. 20, 2014

This entry is just to show a few of the cast:

Blue Heron and Ducks

Egret on the hunt

Ibis keeping an eye on me

Green Back Heron and White Egret sharing fishing spot