Last Monday, we walked at Six-Mile Cypress Slough -- one of our favorite places here in Fort Myers. This urban getaway is right in the middle of the City -- only about 20 minutes from where we live.
There is more water in the slough this year. That's a good thing. It rained a lot here last summer -- as it is supposed to during the summer rainy season.
A mixed bag of critters enjoy a floating raft in the pond. Here we have a cormorant, a handful of turtles, and a little blue heron sunning themselves.
Cypress knees seem like they belong in a fantasy story.
This great egret posed beautifully at the end of a walkway.
Airplants were growing all over the swamp. They also seem unworldly.
THIS post is linked to SCENIC WEEKENDS (thank you Gemma) and SATURDAY CRITTERS (thank you Eileen).
the great egret is a wonderful light catcher, don´t you think?
Lovely area to dwell in for a long time.
Posted by: NatureFootstep Photo | February 19, 2014 at 01:34 PM
This a great set of photos! I didn't know about this "getaway" in the city. We've been to Corkscrew Swamp before and that's kinda similar. Love all the birds and turtles. You had a beautiful day to shoot, too!
Posted by: Lowell | February 18, 2014 at 01:02 PM
Magic! Are there lots of bugs out and about also?
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Posted by: Linda | February 17, 2014 at 12:33 PM
A scenic spot indeed. Love the reflections and the egret.
Posted by: diane | February 17, 2014 at 12:07 PM
Hi,Sallie. Nice captures. Air plants are very interesting. The great egret photo is very cool. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Minoru | February 16, 2014 at 06:47 AM
I love your raft photo! What a nice little gathering they were having there!
Posted by: Bev | February 16, 2014 at 03:53 AM
Feathered characters do seem to enjoy resting on anything that floats. Ours love the little boats. Beautiful reflections in the first photo and love your kingly egret.
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | February 16, 2014 at 02:21 AM
I could spend days together gazing at all these wonders of nature.
Its a crowd there with the turtles ....
Posted by: joe | February 16, 2014 at 01:40 AM
Like Alice you are living in wonderland ! I undestand why you choosed to live here during winter ! Have a nice week, Sallie !
Posted by: Annie | February 15, 2014 at 11:35 PM
Oh love those lucky turtles...
Posted by: Ramblingwoods | February 15, 2014 at 05:50 PM
Sallie, your world there in Fort Myers is so different than mine. I enjoyed the sunshine and the critters while I walked with you.
Posted by: Barb | February 15, 2014 at 03:19 PM
Great walk about! Here we are still shaking the snow out of our boots, but tomorrow's high should help...it is still cold tho~ are those bromeliads, and are those native plans for that area? Real awesome looking plants!
Posted by: Sondra | February 15, 2014 at 02:41 PM
Oh Sallie, what a beautiful area! That first shot is so exotic. Love the turtles and your egret capture is stunning!
Posted by: Karen | February 15, 2014 at 02:08 PM
Great place and Egret photo is terrific ~ and the float with the 'mixed bag' of critters ~ love the turtles ~ thanks, Happy Weekend ^_^
artmusedog and carol
www.acreativeharbor.com
Posted by: artmusedog and carol | February 15, 2014 at 11:28 AM
The bird photos are especially gorgeous.
Posted by: Hazel | February 15, 2014 at 09:47 AM
Hey, this looks awfully familiar. :) But I have never seen the airplants. Those are very cool. Love your shot of the egret--looks like he was showing some of his breeding plumage. :)
Posted by: Gail | February 15, 2014 at 09:12 AM
Wonderful shot of the Great Egret. So elegant.
Posted by: Adam Jones | February 15, 2014 at 08:24 AM
Great shots and a welcome balm to the weather we've had lately.
Posted by: Carver | February 15, 2014 at 08:21 AM
Very scenic place to see the birds.
Posted by: Rajesh | February 15, 2014 at 07:31 AM
It looks nice and warm and snowless there! :) A treat! :)
Posted by: deb @ frugallittlebungalow & homespun | February 15, 2014 at 05:34 AM
A great selection of photos, and quite amazing that all that is in the middle of the city.
All the best, Gordon.
Posted by: Gordon | February 15, 2014 at 04:58 AM
Sallie, this looks like a beautiful nature preserve. The Cypress knees are cool. And I love the birds and the cute turtles. I see you are linking up to my Saturday's Critter party, thank you! Have a happy weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | February 15, 2014 at 03:39 AM
Looks like a great spot. We are heading back to Ohio today (Sat.) We were in Punta Gorda near Burnt Store Marina. I was a little "under the weather "when we got here but m feeling better.Sure enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather
Posted by: Joe Todd | February 15, 2014 at 03:38 AM
That's a walk I would love to do too ! This picture with the turtles and the birds is just adorable !
Posted by: Gattina | February 15, 2014 at 12:06 AM
A wonderful place to take a walk. I love the reflections in the first photo. Enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: Gunilla | February 14, 2014 at 11:40 PM
It's my first time seeing Cypress knees, they look so magical.
Posted by: eastcoastlife | February 14, 2014 at 09:35 PM
Dearest Sallie;
Wow, first to know or seen "cypress slough"☆☆☆ Kind of wonderland for me p;) And the scene the egret posing infront of them is REALLY magical! Great shots , my friend♪
Hope your Valentines Day is(was) a sweet one.
Sending you lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*
Posted by: orchid | February 14, 2014 at 08:37 PM
I love the image of all the wildlife chilling together. Perfect.
Posted by: SandyCarlson | February 14, 2014 at 06:42 PM
A lovely series Sallie; but I really like those Cypress knees. Look like a little magical world just under the plant life.
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Hope you and your Hubby had a lovely Valentine's Day!
Posted by: Carletta | February 14, 2014 at 05:51 PM
That looks like a magical place - so green and full of life. Lovely photos!
Posted by: Al | February 14, 2014 at 05:11 PM
awesome cypress slough. loved the gathering on the 'island'. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | February 14, 2014 at 03:23 PM
Wonderful reflections in the first two photos - and the egret cuts such a striking figure!
Posted by: Nora | February 14, 2014 at 02:38 PM
I love the way the animals share a sunny spot. It warms my heart. Dianne
Posted by: Dianne | February 14, 2014 at 01:49 PM
love the colourful reflections in the top photo and like the turtles with the birds too
Posted by: gerald | February 14, 2014 at 01:41 PM