SCENERY - Life's Wonders

Chris invites you to enjoy some of the natural  beauty of South west Florida.In the face of continued growth, environmental issues have become important to many Floridians. In addition to having the largest percentage of publicly owned land of any state but Alaska Florida has suffered much ecological damage.Despite this things are very much on the mend. Take a peek. 

                        BEAUTY and WONDER

All scenery shown here is found in Southwest Florida. Deane and Chris live nearby Corkscrew Swamp Santuary below.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 11,000 acres of pines, cypress, grass-and-sedge,  wet  prairie,  saw - grass marshland,  lakes  and   sloughs filled   with water lettuce,  wood storks, ferns, orchids,  air plants, wading birds,  alli- gators and  otters. National Audubon Society, here protects North America's largest remaining stand of ancient bald cypress, 600-year-old trees, some as tall as130 feet.

       

              Aquatic Ferns at Corkscrew                            Gator in Aquatic Lettuce

Ding Darling Refuge safeguards pristine wildlife habitat of Sanibel Island. Protects endangered and  threatened species, provides feeding, nesting,  and roosting areas  for migratory birds. Provides habitat for  220  species of birds, 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, 32 mammals,  8,000 acres of mangrove forest, submerged seagrass beds, cordgrass marshes,  and West Indian hardwood hammocks. The amazing 5-mile Wildlife Drive is one thing that makes the refuge so popular, especially from Octoberr thru March. As much as one third of the entire U.S. population of roseate spoonbills can be found in the park at the same time.

    

            Roseate Spoonbill at Darling                          Great Egret at Darling

You will be educated, inspired, entertained and thrilled at these two magnificent  and awesome parks,  in the heart of beautiful Southwest Florida. They truly are National Treasures.

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