Rain clouds can be a blessing, especially when the sun is shining and the blue sky is still peeking through.
Rain Clouds Hovering in Florida Everglades
Florida Everglades: Rain Clouds
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Florida Everglades: Gator Country – Photography by Shannon Hart Hudnell
Gators, gators everywhere! They are intimidating creatures, but they won’t harm you unless you mess with them. Feeding is prohibited!
Florida Gator
This guy had just caught himself a fish. Notice the smile on his face?
Florida Gator
This was a “baby”… about 5 or 6 feet long. Isn’t he adorable? 
Baby Gator
Look closely. How many gators do you see?
Florida Alligators
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Florida Everglades: The Birds – Photography by Shannon Hart Hudnell
If you plan to the Florida Everglades, you won’t see everything in one day. It’s ginormous! Here are just some of the many species of birds I was lucky enough to capture on camera.
This little guy caught himself a fish!
Great White Heron
I believe this to be a blue heron. If I’m wrong, please tell me!
Blue Heron in Florida Everglades
Another version of a blue heron.
Blue Heron
And another…
Blue Heron
This guy’s colors are amazing!
Purple Gallinule
I believe this is the female version of the purple gallinule.
Female Purple Gallinule
Wood stork – an endangered species.
Wood Stork
Wood Stork
This guy was eating something and buried his food when he saw me. I told him I didn’t want any. 
American Crow
Very unlike the smaller mockingbirds in our neighborhood, this guy obviously eats well.
Mockingbird
This guy caught a fish, too. But I don’t know what kind of bird he is. Can anyone identify him?
Unidentified Swimming Bird
I couldn’t get close enough, but I think these are ducks.
Ducks?
Another one I was unable to identify.
What kind of bird am I?
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Florida Everglades: Some Things To See – Photography by Shannon Hart Hudnell
Here’s a sample of some things you can see in the Florida Everglades:
Jeepers Creepers
Beware of giant cats.
Florida Panther Crossing Sign
I’ve seen these guys at a few garage sales.
Turkey Vultures
An enemy of the Florida State Seminoles
Florida Gator
Florida Everglades Clouds & Grass
A Little Lilypad
Kermit the Frog could not be seen.
Florida Everglades Lilypads
Florida Everglades Sunset
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Jelly Fish Close Up – HD Photography by Shannon Hudnell
How close would you get to a jellyfish? I was only about 2 inches from this guy.
Washed up Jellyfish – HD Photography by Shannon Hudnell
The only time to really be able to inspect a jellyfish is when it has washed up to the shore. They are amazingly intricate and beautiful creatures.
Ice Cube or Jelly Fish? – HD Photography by Shannon Hudnell
When I first stumbled upon them, I thought they were ice cubes. However, they didn’t melt. Upon closer inspection, I discovered they were actually jellyfish!
Little Armed Fighter – Photography by Shannon Hudnell
This little guy was actually dead, but he still looks like he has some fight left in him.
Crabby Day – Photography by Shannon Hudnell
I love taking photos of tiny things at the beach!
Back Yard Peckers (and One Squirrel) Cardinals, Blue Jay, Woodpecker – by Shannon Hudnell
I never thought I’d be watching birds and videotaping them the way I do now. But these little creatures visit us every day, like clockwork.
