Earnest Coe Visitor Center Everglades National Park, in Florida

Alligator viewed from boardwalk in Everglades National Park, Florida

These alligator pictures were taken on one of the scenic trails (raised boardwalks) just inside Everglades National Park

Everglades alligator near boardwalk at Visitor Center in Everglades National Park, Florida

This gator was eyeing a small dog someone was carrying in a "doggie-back pack". The smile on this gator's face says it all.

Large alligator in Everglades National Park, Florida

This bad boy looks like he has just swallowed a large pig.

Little blue heron in Everglades National Park, Florida

A little blue heron fishing in the midday sun.

Anhingas sunning on island in Everglades National Park, Florida

Anhingas digesting seafood. If you do not get that pun anhingas eat fish.

Joyce took this picture from the boardwalk near the visitor center at the entrance to Everglades National Park near Homestead.