One things about walking along the tram loop at the Everglades National Park’s Shark Valley Visitor’s Center is that you do have to watch your step. Alligators bask in the sun along the roadside. These photos were taken on 22 January 2018. I have linked my text to other posts in this blog about each animal.
A Green Heron greeted us upon our arrival. Clearly the roadway was not big enough for all of us. This species is relatively small as herons go. Most populations are either stable or increasing across their North American range. Green Herons are widely distributed north of the equator. Closely related herons are found around the world.
Numerous Great Blue Herons appeared to be completely unperturbed by the tourists along the road. This tameness is the case even on crowded days. Actually the Federal Government was shut down on the day we visited. The concessionaires took over the running of the park. Admission was free. One of our valuable possessions on normal days is our Senior National Park Pass, which allows our entrance into most Federal reserves. The pass has recently become more expensive, but still save seniors a lot of money.
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