Exploring Sawgrass Lake Park - St. Petersburg, Florida

Every time we talked about taking a nature walk at

Sawgrass Lake Park together last week, the sky

darkened and the flood gates opened.

So one afternoon, I grabbed my camera and

headed for the park by myself, hoping the weather

would hold for an hour or two. 

The reception committee:)

I was glad I had remembered to bring my water

bottle, because it was hot and my bottle was empty

by the time I headed for my car.

Wildflowers in bloom everywhere

Along the way, 

I was stopped by a couple of tourists asking

for directions and whether I'd seen any alligators.

The little boy's eyes lit up when I told him where

to look for the mama alligator hanging out near

her nest.

Here she is keeping a wary eye on me ...

I always enjoy the scenery and

the Spanish moss hanging from the trees.

I attempted a shot at one of the dragonflies.  

Look close, 

... one blue - one brown ...

See who's taking a stroll on the railing of the

boardwalk ...

A skink - rainbow colored and wet looking

Sawgrass Lake Park is a wonderful place for

birdwatching.

A kormoran was preening - by the lake.

A white egret - near the water.

I decided to take my favorite trail ...

a path lined by pine trees.

By the pond I discovered a pretty wildflower which 

looked like a queen holding court ....

I was careful not to get too close,

because of the alligators.

See the Danger  "Do not molest the Alligator" sign

Across the way ...

A muskovie duck - cruising for food.

I noticed some movement along the water's edge ...

Oh cool, one of my favorite small waterfowl.

Tri-color Heron

 Moving quickly ....

 I hardly had time to focus before he flew off.

The interesting thing about this park is that you never

know what you might encounter, every visit is a fresh

and unique experience.

Bridge - reflections ...

This free nature park is located in St. Petersburg,

FL and well worth a visit, especially if you are into

birds and alligators.

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Thanks for looking!

All images © Rose H.