I had to spend a week in Orlando for my day job so I went a couple of days early to spend the weekend with my brother in the Jacksonville area. We went over to Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia for what was supposed to be a sunset tour. It turned cloudy and rained on us most of the afternoon, but I got a few shots I wanted to share. Despite the lack of colorful skies, I really enjoyed the ride and would definitely do it again if I'm in that area. Rain or shine.
This is the "trail" that the boat followed into the swamp.
500_1201.jpg by Mark, on Flickr
Our tour guide said that this is a red shouldered hawk. She's sitting on a nest with several young ones, keeping them dry. She looks rather miserable.
500_1196.jpg by Mark, on Flickr
Cool temperatures and rain meant that most of the alligators were in the water rather than on land. It's warmer there.
500_1239.jpg by Mark, on Flickr
The rain didn't bother the fishing birds. We saw lots of these.
500_1274.jpg by Mark, on Flickr
These guys are everywhere.
500_1317.jpg by Mark, on Flickr
We only saw one of these. I believe it is a little blue heron. I mostly like this shot because he was so far away but the photo came out pretty sharp, even cropped.
500_1338.jpg by Mark, on Flickr