Natural History Wanderings

While it was 32 degrees at home, it was a very good birding day at The Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Florida.  Wakodahatchee means “created waters” in the Seminole Indian Language.  Wakodahatchee is 50 acres of utility land in Palm Beach County that was converted into  a recreation wetlands  with a three-quarter mile boardwalk.  It also serves as a natural filter for two million gallons of water a day.

There were many herons, a cooperative alligator, a small Iguana (about two feet long)  and even fish that were visible from the boardwalk.  The birds appeared very comfortable with people so it was very easy to view and photograph them.  Today I saw a Great White Egret, Snowy Egret, possible Reddish Egret, Cattle Egret, Tricolored Heron, Great Blue Heron, possible Little Blue Heron, Green Heron, Anhinga,White Ibis, Glossy Ibis, Double-creasted Cormorant, Wood Stork, Common Moorhen, American Coot, Blue-winged Teal, Mottled Duck, Black-necked Stilt, Boat-tailed Grackle, and Red-winged Blackbird. The Great Blue Herons and Anhingas had nests with young.

For a more complete bird list go to: The Birds of Wakodahatchee Wetlands.  There is also a current series of Free Photo Workshops at Wakodahatchee.

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