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Photo taken at Miccosukee Indian Village

In Shark Valley I was able to learn more about the Miccosukee, a Native American tribe that migrated from Lower Chiaha to Northern Florida in the early 18th century under the pressure of European encroachment in their territory. What is interesting of this people is that they never tried to modify the ecosystem of the Everglades but rather adapted their way of life to its evolutions
6 years ago

Photo taken at Everglades National Park

The mix of water near the Florida Bay is also ideal for some plants, like the Red mangroves. These trees also thrive in tidal waters, where freshwater from the Everglades mixes with saltwater. Everglades National Park boast contains the largest contiguous stand of protected mangrove forest in the hemisphere. Mangrove habitat serves as a valuable nursery for a variety of important marine species. During the dry months, wading birds congregate here to feed and nest. And during the summer months, these mangrove forests provide the first line of defense against the howling winds and storm surge of hurricanes
6 years ago

Photo taken at Everglades National Park

At the southern end, in the Florida Bay, the fresh water of the Everglades meets the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico, creating a unique ecosystem for some species, like crocodiles, that like both
6 years ago

Photo taken at Everglades National Park

While canoeing in the Everglades I also met the real boss down here, the alligator. This reptile is actually more harmless and meek than the way it’s depicted in Hollywood movies. Just don’t bother him
6 years ago

Photo taken at Everglades National Park

A little blue heron I met while canoeing in the Everglades. This bird is still quite common in here but, as many other species, is becoming less and less present in the wild. It wasn’t easy to take this picture with the canoe still drifting in the canal and under a burning sun
6 years ago

Photo taken at Everglades, Florida

The Everglades are a subtropical wetland ecosystem spanning two million acres across central and south Florida. During the wet season, Lake Okeechobee overflows, releasing water into a very slow moving, shallow river dominated by sawgrass marsh. The water flows southward, passing through diverse habitats, including cypress swamps, wet prairie, and mangroves, until it reaches Everglades National Park and eventually the Florida Bay where it metes the ocean
6 years ago

Photo taken at Flamingo, Florida

Getting into the water with a canoe is probably the best way to explore the Everglades and enjoy the sound of wildlife. During my 4h ride I met tree alligators, a manatee and a little blue heron
6 years ago

Photo taken at Tucson, Arizona

Before moving to Florida I wanted to thank Bryon from @skyislandalliance for helping me explore and understand better the importance of the Sky Islands. A unique, precious ecosystem, the value of which is ignored by most of local people. I wish only but good luck to SIA in protecting this place and letting the world know about it
6 years ago

Photo taken at Mt Lemon

Driving down on Mt Lemmon highway. I was really surprised to find such a beautiful and diverse landscape right next to Tucson. I now regret to not have spent more time here
6 years ago