Marilynne's Wetlands and Other Stuff - 2025

[Marilynne]

As we exited Loxahatchee, the Monk Parakeets were on the wires.

Praying that they get some yummy strawberries from Bedners farm.

 

[Marilynne]

Walking along the canal

 

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[Robin W]

This gator was following mama gator around. They went under the boardwalk and I never saw them again.
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Mama
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Was that the boardwalk you were standing on?

 

[Robin W]

I was reading Birds & Blooms online when I came across a photo that looked familiar, then I saw my name. What a surprise!!
https://www.birdsandblooms.com/gardening/attracting-butterflies/tropical-milkweed/

Congratulations!

 

[Robin W]

Next stop at Lox was the Cypress Boardwalk
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Don't know what it's munching on.
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This one got to close to me.
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Looks like a catfish.

 

[Marilynne]

Was that the boardwalk you were standing on?

Yes, I was on the boardwalk and they went under it.

 

[Marilynne]

Congratulations!

Thanks!

 

[Marilynne]

Looks like a catfish.

If you look at the last shot, it looks like it was in a shell.

 

[Marilynne]

Meanwhile, back at the Monk Parakeets

Not quite sure what was going on with these three...

 

[Marilynne]

All done

 

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Don't know if the parakeets got these.

 

[Marilynne]

Next stop was Peaceful Waters

 

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Life bird - Virginia Rail

 

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Sora

 

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[Marilynne]

Another life bird - Northern Pintail. They were hanging out with two Mottled Ducks.