Resurrection Fern


resurrection fern, originally uploaded by Junior Naturalist.

A fallen tree covered with Resurrection Ferns. The fern is an air plant that attaches itself to other plants and gets its nutrients from the air. It gets its name for its ability to survive during long periods of drought. It curls up and appears dead but unfolds at the first sign of moisture.

It was very wet and rainy the day before I took this photo and drizzling an hour before.

Six Mile Cypress Slough


cypress slough, originally uploaded by Junior Naturalist.

Cypress trees and accompanying air plants at the Six Mile Cypress Slough in Fort Myers.

Piglet


piglet baby, originally uploaded by Junior Naturalist.

Juvenile Potbelly pig in his nest of hay at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium in Fort Myers.

Anhinga


anhinga, originally uploaded by Junior Naturalist.

An Anhinga drying his wings on the bulkhead behind Big Game Bar & Grill on San Carlos Island.

3 Amigos


gulls, originally uploaded by Junior Naturalist.

3 Seagulls on driftwood log off of St. James CIty