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Lover's Key : Lover's Key is a wonderful park at the South end of Ft. Myers beach. These shots were taken there, the ones from August 29th, 2009 were taken as part of joining the Naples Photo Walk . ( http://www.naplesphotowalk.com ).

Lover's Key

Lover's Key is a wonderful park at the South end of Ft. Myers beach. ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2009 9:02am PST

Six Mile Cypress Slough : From their web site: The Six Mile Cypress Slough (pronounced “slew”) is a 2,200 acre wetland in Fort Myers, Florida, that measures approximately 9 miles long and 1/3 mile wide. This linear ecosystem is home to a diverse population of plants and animals, including a few considered to be endangered. The Slough also serves as a corridor for wildlife by providing a safe route of travel. The Slough is a natural drainage-way, collecting runoff water from a 33 square-mile watershed area during periods of heavy or prolonged rainfall. During the wet season (June through October), a depth of 2 to 3 feet of water makes the Slough comparable to a wide, shallow stream. This fresh water flows southwest through the Slough and empties into the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve

Six Mile Cypress Slough

From their web site: The Six Mile Cypress Slough (pronounced “sl ...

Updated: Aug 09, 2009 11:42am PST

STA 5 (Stormwater Treatment Area #5) : Stormwater Treatment Area #5 is south of Clewiston, Florida, near lake O. Surrounded by sugar fields, it is a huge area of rectangular ponds, perfect for wading birds, alligators, and a variety of other wildlife. Periodically they open it to birding and photography.

STA 5 (Stormwater Treatment Area #5)

Stormwater Treatment Area #5 is south of Clewiston, Florida, near lake ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2009 5:57am PST

Harns Marsh : Harns Marsh is a hidden gem someone recently shared with me. It is located in eastern Lee County, is part of the county water control efforts, and is a large marsh with a berm running around the perimeter which allows you to walk. On the first quarter mile or so you are facing west to the water, so it is a great site in the first light of dawn.

Harns Marsh

Harns Marsh is a hidden gem someone recently shared with me. It is lo ...

Updated: Feb 20, 2010 3:29pm PST

Eagles - Cape Coral - George II and Gracie Mate : Cape Coral and the surrounding area hosts numerous eagles. Cape Coral's longest matron is Gracie, in the central cape where she lives in a large pine tree surrounded by signs warning away people on pain of lay (the cape bans anyone from coming within 150'). I stopped by at sunset one night and was lucky enough to catch them at an intimate moment (emphasis on "moment", notice the times below). The images are not very good - distance, low light and a too-short lens. But the moment was unique enough I thought I would post for those interested in our eagles.

Eagles - Cape Coral - George II and Gracie Mate

Cape Coral and the surrounding area hosts numerous eagles. Cape Coral ...

Updated: Feb 01, 2009 9:17am PST

Ding Darling : Ding Darling on Captiva is a great bird sancturary. I expect to visit frequently, and so will put those few shots so far here, with the aim of adding over time.

Ding Darling

Ding Darling on Captiva is a great bird sancturary. I expect to visit ...

Updated: Dec 05, 2009 5:36pm PST

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary : Corkscrew Swamp has a bit over 2 miles of winding trail through a natural swamp with a variety of wildlife.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Corkscrew Swamp has a bit over 2 miles of winding trail through a natu ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2007 5:44pm PST

Naples Zoo : In relatively dense Naples I was surprised to find an interesting, but relatively low key zoo. The primate cruise was particularly interesting.

Naples Zoo

In relatively dense Naples I was surprised to find an interesting, but ...

Updated: Oct 12, 2008 6:13pm PST

Butterfly World : Near Coral Springs Florida, this was a fascinating place with both aviary and butterfly (what do you call a place you keep butterflies? A zoo?). You walked through outdoor areas with the animals mixed in with the people, in a couple you could feed the birds, in others they flew around near you separated only by mutual consent.

Butterfly World

Near Coral Springs Florida, this was a fascinating place with both avi ...

Updated: May 05, 2007 9:50am PST

Other Nature Areas : Shots from around Florida (or elsewhere) not fitting into other categories.

Other Nature Areas

Shots from around Florida (or elsewhere) not fitting into other catego ...

Updated: Jan 09, 2010 6:08am PST

Butterfly Estates : Butterfly Estates was recently opened in Ft. Myers. They are a small operation, but nicely done and with a very helpful staff. They have a relatively limited number of species but appear to be busily raising more. It is an indoor facility, so it is a great place if you are in SW Florida on a day with bad weather. These are shots taken there.

Butterfly Estates

Butterfly Estates was recently opened in Ft. Myers. They are a small ...

Updated: Mar 01, 2009 2:19pm PST