Wild Florida
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Common, Yet Elegant
The Great Blue Heron is one of the more common residents of Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and most people have a tendency to pass by these beautiful birds without a second thought. But if you take t...
Clear for Take Off
Without a doubt this is one of the most beautiful red-shouldered hawks I have ever photographed. Even though it was a cloudy day this bird offered up one of the most amazing image I could have ho...
Battle Scarred Warrior
This old alligator has been through the ringer. You can see a tooth from his upper law sticking through the skin of the lower jaw. He also appears to have lost the use of his left eye.
"Mr. Jowls"
We call this alligator "Mr. Jowl's" he can be seen often on an island at the intersection of Lust and wetland Road.
Otters at Play
Lake Apopka is not only home to many birds and alligators, it is also the home to many mammals like this otter. This otter was seen near the entrance playing with his family.
Ravenous Appetite
Great Blue Herons are ravenous eaters and will eat almost anything that moves. Not even this baby alligator was safe when a Great Blue Heron is on the hunt.
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