Of course, Everglades NP is much more than crocs … the weekends were filled with many different photo opps, featuring a wide variety of many different species of migrating birds. I know that if I ever left south Florida, the Everglades would be sorely missed. Never the same place on any given time – always evolving and changing. Of course, no trip to the Everglades is ever complete without a side trip to Roberts for a strawberry-key lime milkshake – at least not if I make the trip down there with Tom!
Burrowing owls were also a big focus for us this year, visiting them at Brian Piccolo Park in Cooper City quite often. They’re just so gosh darned cute! In 2012, I really felt that I got to know the various families of owls, as we watched their young grow up, literally through our lenses. I have to admit, it was a bit sad when they were all grown up and finally “flew the coop” – or should I say “flew the burrow”.
Our very first sighting of the little ones
Testing out its wings and balance
Some of the gang showing off in the nearby tree
Can’t wait until the burrowing owl families are back in full swing!
Stay tuned for 2012 Review: Part 3 & Part 4
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