https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8D7gZNgZjM&feature=youtu.be
As some of you may be aware, Garl with Garl's Coastal Kayaking has been working with Zoltan T in making a film for National Geographic about the Everglades. It's video editing time and Zoltan recently sent us this slow-mo video of a gator hunting- it really shows the quality of the work he is producing and it's been such an amazing project to be part of. More footage to come and we are so looking forward to the finished production!
..with my little eye...something atop this croc's head! Do you see it? It's tiny!!
A common question we get is "what do alligators eat?" They are opportunistic eaters and will eat what's available from apple snails and pond apples all the way to birds and snakes. We were lucky enough to see this one mid-meal on a tour the other day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXbgFQTqQ7k
This video from Everglades National Park features some of the amazing wading birds we see on a regular basis there. Book now for a private photography tour and get some of the best views available!
The weather has been ideal for Everglades exploration with fresh breezes and just enough cloud cover to keep us cool. This week we were lucky enough to find some baby Barred owl chicks! They are fluffy and fuzzy and cute as can be. This page has some great information about this owl, always a favorite feature of the tour. Of course we can never guarantee sightings, but we see them frequently and they are so beautiful. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/barred_owl/id
Guests are always so happy when a Purple Gallinule makes an appearance on a trip. This one with his vibrant colors and huge feet made for walking in wet areas really stood out!