Wakulla Springs State Park

Four more pictures of Wakulla Springs: First is a White Ibis they feed on small fish, turtles and frogs. The second is a Black Swallowtail butterfly which is one of many on the flowering shrubs around the lodge. The third is a huge alligator sunning himself on the bank, we were very close at the time I took the picture, some people on the boat were a little nervous and the fourth is of a Purple Gallinue which has big feet that allows them to walk on lily pads while feeding. A very striking bird with iridescent blue on his body, red beak and a white patch at the base of his bill.

On Thursday we went to Wakulla Springs State park which is about 60 miles northeast of here. It is a beautiful park and the St Marks River flows through it going south to the Gulf which is about 15 miles from the park. Many of the scenes of "Tarzan" were filmed at Wakulla Springs. The temperature of the water at the springs stays between 58 & 70 degrees all year and the depth of the springs in certain areas near the lodge is about 350 feet. The area near the lodge is loaded with all sort of wildlife as you will see in the pictures. First picture is Eileen & Nene playing chess in the lodge where we also had lunch before the river cruise. Second picture is the St Marks River as it flows through the park. Third picture is turtles and a small alligator sharing a log to soak up the sun. Next picture shows an American Egret, they are nesting now in the park. Last picture shows American Coots which are all over the river. They are a black waterfowl with a bright white beak. More pictures to come later. Pepe.