A Ranger Led Tour in Restricted Areas of Highlands Hammock State Park

Highlands Hammock State Park has a "Behind the Scenes Tour" for campers.

Park Ranger Kevin drives a

truck pulling a trolley into

restricted areas of the park.

This section of the park is
bisected by a canal &
there's lots of wildlife
to observe...

A Great Blue Heron

takes flight.

Turtles bask in the sun.

We are fortunate to see

American Bittern.

They are not often seen,

even in a quiet, remote

area of the park.

This big Alligator suns

itself on the far side

of the canal.

I am very happy that it's waaay over there....

Black Vultures sit on a

tree limb.

A Great Egret sits in 

the brush, undisturbed

by the truck & its

rumbling trolley.

This young Alligator has

yellow stripes across its

body & tail

This large Alligator is partially
camouflaged by ferns &
tiny water plants.

And, this Alligator has

 some growing to do...

All too soon the ninety minute tour came to an end.  Everyone on the trolley thanked Kevin for sharing Highlands Hammock State Park's birds and reptiles with us.