Recently we had embarked on our most ambitious adventure to date while filming for our @xploristsociety documentary, "King of the Everglades". What we saw out there on our expedition through the shallows and mangroves left us in awe. American crocodiles of all shapes and sizes thriving in a region we like to call, "No Man's Land".
Special thanks to our captain @saltwater_addict__ for leading our three man crew as we kayaked and canoed through this incredible wilderness that is our beloved Everglades.
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Where the Everglades meets the sea, Florida Bay hides secrets among its keys. Paddle out—you might discover a rare flamboyance of flamingos in the brackish waters.
Historically, flamingos were nearly wiped out in Florida due to hunting. While they are now returning, their population remains relatively small, with most sightings being temporary visitors.
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With our current drought conditions, I discovered an opportunity at Fakahatchee. Staking out shrinking mud holes with unwavering patience, I was rewarded with what few have witnessed – the elusive Everglades mink.
This threatened species rarely grants audiences, making this encounter a bittersweet gift from challenging times. Nature's paradox in action: as water disappears, secrets surface.
Shot on my Panasonic Lumix S5II.
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Finally got my first Eastern Screech Owl! Screech owls can be tough to find unless you know what you're looking for! Sit still long enough, and the forest starts to reveal itself if you listen closely. This one had been watching me for twenty minutes before I ever saw it.
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From paddling the coastal Everglades to trekking the northern Glades of Loxahatchee for bobcats, we've had a weekend of good ol' Florida adventure-maxxing.
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My first documented river otter encounter in a Florida wetland.
Early morning brought intense activity. Two separate otter groups working the marsh. This family stood out: a group of pups with a vigilant mother who kept them close and watched everything.
Shot on @lumix
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Some limpkin portraits for you. Did you know that roughly 80% of their diet consists of apple snails in which their bills are especially adapted to feed with!
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Finally got my first chance to photograph some river otters and what a joyful encounter to witness mom and her pups in the early morning hours scurrying around the wetland!
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Some snaps from the swamp. A hike through Fakahatchee Strand almost always yields rewards for those who are patient and always looking. Hopefully someday I can add a panther to my collection.
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