Alligator half-submerged in waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of an alligator surrounded by vegetation and water. Kodak Safety Film.
Aquatic grasses in still waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceOn slide: Cladium; Solution Hole Vegetation Study Chk -1; Hole # 708-North; Date: 03/97; Phototaken by Rugge; Cooley; Everglades National Park; SFNRC
Aquatic plants during drought at sloughEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of aquatic plants, water and trees; "Drought at Taylor Slough with Spatterdock, Maidencane [sic] and coastal [sic] willows in background". Includes two negatives. Two prints.
Blue heron on edge of waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of Great Blue Heron at edge of water with much vegetation in background.
Close-up of American BitternEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceWildlife. Close up of American Bittern. ANHINGA TRAIL - "Located in Royal Palm Hammock near the Homestead entrance, is one of the most popular wildlife shows in the park. From the paths and bridge-like boardwalks of the swampy trails, visitors are promised views of droves of alligators basking in the sun as well as the beautiful long-tailed anhinga, a skilled 'fisherman,' feasting on the profusion of freshwater fish that fill the watery sloughs of the Royal Palm area."
Close-up of anhinga swallowing a fishEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceWildlife. Close up of Anhinga swallowing a fish; "Anhinga-the habit of swimming around almost totally submerged with its snaky neck gliding above water like a white periscope has won the anhinga the nickname of snake bird. A skilled fisherman, this beautiful, large bird seeks its quarry by swimming underwater, speaking the fish with its beak, then tosses it into the air, catching it, and gulping it down in one fell swoop."
Clumps of alligator flag plants in waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of aquatic vegetation with grasses in water and trees in background; "Taylor Slough".
Cluster of palms by water's edgeEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of palm trees on far side of water, grasses in foreground trees on horizon; photo torn in upper left proper corner.