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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2018
The shortest path to the Alligator Marsh Boardwalk wildlife viewing area is from a trail just east of the lakefront pavilion.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2018
An info kiosk at the edge of the lawn marks the trail to the marsh.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2018
The Alligator Marsh Boardwalk leads over the wetlands to a central area for observing wildlife.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2018
Taking pictures at the Alligator Marsh Boardwalk wildlife viewing area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2018
Fontainebleau is home to quite a few species of birds, and their calls and singing seem ever-present along some areas of the hike to the boardwalk area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2018
A young osprey in a standing-dead tree.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2018
The common gallinule walks along the marsh edge at Fontainebleau State Park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/01/2018
An egret stalks through the wetlands marsh.