Red bugs - Everglades City

Red bugs - Everglades City, originally uploaded by Junior Naturalist.

Unidentified red bugs found under a tree in Everglades City.

Heron, Everglades CIty

Bird, Everglades CIty, originally uploaded by Junior Naturalist.

I believe this is some sort of Heron. Found in Everglades City on the border of Chokoloskee.

Fish stealing alligator, Everglades City

Fish stealing alligator, Everglades City, originally uploaded by Junior Naturalist.

American Alligator
Alligator mississippiensis

 

This alligator was hanging around the side of a canal in Everglades City where we were fishing. Eventually, he stole a fish right off the hook.