The Six Mile Cypress Slough is the first nature visit I make when arriving in Florida.
No matter what time of day you visit, anticipate seeing something new and different. The breathtaking colors and sightings are pure spiritual nourishment.
The day was unseasonably cold, so the reptiles were mainly underwater and scarce. On this particular outing the first time sightings were feral hogs and a skink.
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Six Mile Cypress Slough
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is usually the first nature spot I go to when visiting Florida. A 1.5 mile boardwalk through four ecosystems offers so much natural beauty to experience.
The lush flora is habitat for all kinds of animals. Plenty of reptiles like alligators, snakes and turtles reside near the wet areas. The large lake is a good viewing area for alligators, big turtles, nesting herons, and egrets. Small ponds are active year round but especially in the dry season when standing water is scarce.
I've never visited the preserve with this much water so the cypress swamps were rich with color and reflections.
The lush flora is habitat for all kinds of animals. Plenty of reptiles like alligators, snakes and turtles reside near the wet areas. The large lake is a good viewing area for alligators, big turtles, nesting herons, and egrets. Small ponds are active year round but especially in the dry season when standing water is scarce.
I've never visited the preserve with this much water so the cypress swamps were rich with color and reflections.
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