July 17, 2010 "Hot, Hot, Hot!"

Today was absolutely the BEST birding day I have had as a Guide in the Everglades. I cannot tell you how impressed I was by the NUMBER of birds, and that was on a hot July day. Usually, the colder months bring tons of migratory birds, and yet today, we saw hundreds of Ibis, Herons of all kinds, and even Roseate Spoonbills.

Then, we ran into a gator that was pretty impressive and then a HUGE gator came floating around in one of the mangrove rivers and was he ever incredible! He hung around our boat for a long time and then without notice, he attacked the smaller gator. Captain Gary decided it was time for us to leave (no use in traumatizing our customers with blood, guts and brain matter!).

Anyway, WHAT A DAY! Did I ever tell you guys that I LOVE MY JOB? I was so happy with the ride and the wildlife on our cruise. I came home, had a nice 4 mile walk on the beach and then had lunch (early dinner) with my wife, Sonja, at the Smokin Oyster Brewery (S.O.B.s).

Later on I did a Sunset Cruise and had a wonderful couple with me that also shared an Everglades trip with me a couple of days ago that were from my home town of Huntsville, Alabama! Thanks Tabitha and Allan for joining me again! If your in Huntsville or the general area and need a massage, give Tabitha a call at Dan Tera Salon and Day Spa at (256) 721-2236 (7407 HWY 72, Suite C, Madison AL 35758)! You guys rock!

Well I hope you enjoy the pics and videos from today. I certainly enjoyed being with you in the Everglades. Check out the links on the right side of this post for more good info for you in your visit to our island.

















Well folks, Gator D has a day off tomorrow! Gonna go Paddle Boarding in the morning and then gonna vegetate the rest of the day (maybe do a long walk on the beach with Zac Brown and Kenny Chesney blasting away). Who knows! I will certainly be chillin! Bye for now and I will inform you of my next Gator D Adventure!