We saw some news about Blue Run Park in Dunnellon but we hadn't had a chance to visit the park.
Withlacoochee River
One early morning it was 'less hot' and it had rained the night before so we headed over there.
the Swamp
And read the letters that stated some of the large alligators had been relocated!
We love our wildlife here in Florida but there was a huge alligator on the swamp side of the trail that was a little too close for comfort for us too. So I'm glad he got moved to a better location. Lots of people walk on this trail, including people with dogs and small children in tow. An alligator can move faster than we can get out of the way, so this was good news.
It was funny to see this huge turtle on the alligator log though.
Do you think he ATE the alligator and took over the log?
Just kidding....just kidding!!!
And maybe the Wood ducks are missing the big alligator in their pond.
They found a log that looks very much like an alligator and started preening.
We love these beautiful ducks.
And don't forget....this is not scum or algae in the water.
It is a plant called duckweed.
I hope you've had a chance to get out in nature even if it is just to walk around outside where you live. It's hot here so I make my hikes shorter but there's no way I can stay inside every day!
