We went canoeing a few days ago and saw lots of critters!
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What's that in the distance?
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Alligators - everywhere!
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Ducks - so many different types of birds we lost count.
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And another alligator.
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Such a beautiful area.
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Walking on water?
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Or running?
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Having a discussion?
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mmm, I wonder why not?
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Monkey's!
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We paddled around the area for close to 30 minutes just watching these guys play.
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We counted close to 20 monkey's - of all ages.
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We think this one was the grandpa.
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Woodpeckers.
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Beautiful bird...we really need to look them up in our bird book.
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Turtles! There were turtles everywhere - swimming and sunbathing.
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This bird looked very gothic and menacing.
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Webbed feet but hanging out in a tree??
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A young alligator.
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mmm, what's for lunch?
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Might be just to comfortable to move!
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This bird was with a bunch of other ones nesting - not sure if the white headed ones were the male or female?
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This one was laying very still right next to the amusement park we paddled up to...
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More nesting birds...
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"You had your turn on the log. Now it's mine!"
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Baby turtles!
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This bird was sitting in the same spot on our return trip.
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What a great day on the water!