The Anhinga Trail is the premier wildlife viewing trail in Everglades National Park. This wheelchair accessible trail follows a series of raised boardwalks through the sawgrass marsh.
The trail starts behind the Royal Palm Visitor Center, four miles from the main park entrance. This is a short and easy trail - perfect for those without the time for more extensive hiking or canoeing in the park. You’re guaranteed to see alligators and a variety of birds along this trail.
I have walked the Anhinga Trail on two separate visits to Everglades NP and I recommend visiting the trail on a weekday in February an hour or so before dusk. The following pictures were taken on just such a day.
For more information on the Anhinga Trail visit this site:
Here is a sobering thought, taken from the Everglades NP website:
"Did You Know?
In the 1800s John James Audubon noted that the sky was often darkened by the flocks of numerous birds above. Since the early 20th century, around 93% of the wading bird population has vanished. Much of the wildlife left in south Florida depends on Everglades National Park for a home."
If you haven’t yet visited Everglades National Park, plan your trip here:
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| Green Heron |
Photos from the Anhinga Trail:
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Alligator Spa |
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| Little Blue Heron and reflection. |
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| White Ibis |
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| Smiling Alligator |
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| Tricolored Heron |
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| See You Later, Alligator. |
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| Wood Stork |
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| Anhinga Mom with Chicks. |
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| Anhinga Dad |
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Mmmm - that fish was good.
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Stunning photographs, Rita! Those gators are gonna give me nightmares, though!
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