Blue heron on edge of waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of Great Blue Heron at edge of water with much vegetation in background.
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.
Various water plantsEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of a variety of water plants with grass stretching to hammock in background.
Dried-up riverbed during droughtEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of riverbed which is drying out, some water in upper edge of picture, water plants; envelope says "Alligators in water".
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."
Alligator half-submerged in waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of an alligator surrounded by vegetation and water. Kodak Safety Film.
White heron standing in water plantsEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of bird standing in water with water plants in foreground, bushes and grass behind.
Taylor Slough nearly dried up by droughtEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView showing Taylor Slough with water only in the deepest center; mud all around.
Two views of wetland plantsEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of alligator on bank of pond by limestone formation (365); close up of limestone outcropping covered with grasses.
Pond behind Royal Palm Visitor CenterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of pond behind R. P. V. C. with piece of equipment and hoses in pond, hose runs to pipe on bank near parked truck.
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."
Lagoon with moss-covered treesEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of lagoon with cypress trees with Spanish moss, foreground water and water plants; "Lagoon in the Everglades, Spanish Moss".
Collection of aquatic plants surrounding waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of water hyacinth with cypress and Spanish moss in background water with many water plants in center. "Spanish moss and thalia". Two prints.
Lagoon surrounded by water hyacinthEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceNote reads: "Everglades; Spanish Moss and Lagoon with water hyacinth." 2 Prints: BXP=Black & white copy prints.
Various water plants in lagoonEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of water hyacinth in foreground and center, background with cypress and Spanish moss. Note reads: "Everglades, Spanish moss and plantain /(?) (Thalia)". 2 Prints: BXP=Black & white copy prints.
Small wading birds near shoreEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of small wading birds amid hummocks in shallows; "Birds feeding". Locality: Florida Bay; Flamingo.
Great white heron standing on bankEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of Great White Heron sitting on bank of pond; "Great White Heron". Locality: Anhinga Trail; Royal Palm.
Water birds in shallow waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of a Great White Heron in the water and a spoonbill in midground on a small hammock; "Roseate Spoonbill and Great White Heron". Locality: Anhinga Trail; Royal Palm.
Distant view of Great White HeronEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of Great White Heron wading, aquatic plants in foreground; "Great White Heron". Two prints.
Little blue heron in shallow poolEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of bird walking through water with neck outstretched; "Blue Heron (little)".
Distant view of visitors on trailEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of visitors on trail with shelter; "Anhinga Trail shelter".
Stork walking along bank at nightEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView, at right, of stork walking along edge of bank with water in foreground; 00 May 1951; "Wood stork, feeding at night".
Distant view of birds on shoreEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of birds on shore of waterway; "Flock of birds; Great White Heron" Locality: Anhinga Trail; Royal Palm.
Two coots on branches in waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServicePhotographic Record Card: "Anhinga Trail." Close up view of two coots standing on branches on the water; "Coots" Locality: Anhinga Trail.
Pond with large aquatic plantsEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of pond and aquatic plants with mud around them showing decreased water level.
Dense water plants in large poolEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of aquatic vegetation with trees in background and clear water in foreground.
Group of coots swimmingEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of small water birds swimming in front of dense aquatic vegetation. Two prints.
Pond with water plants and treesEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of pond with water plants around edges and trees in background, small boy in foreground.
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".
Dense trees around small poolEverglades National Park; National Park Service2 negatives, one with closer view of same image. View of aquatic plants with grasses and trees in background. Two prints.
Young little green herons on branchEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceNote reads: "Everglades. Immature Little Green Heron; National Park Service 1964."
Various views of pondEverglades National Park; National Park ServicePortion of contact sheet with various views of pond and water plants from Anhinga Trail. Three Negatives Connected.
Various views of aquatic plantsEverglades National Park; National Park ServicePortion of contact sheet with views of aquatic plants and dense trees; "Royal Palm Hammock, Late July 66 by BTF". Three Negatives Connected.
Walkway on Anhinga trail during droughtEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of walkway on Anhinga Trail with pond nearly dried up; "Water Conditions; Taylor Slough".
Dense trees by edge of waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of trees by waterway, water plants in mid and foreground, bird flying in front of trees, blurred; "Spatterdock, maidencone, background coastal willow".
Pond bed during droughtEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of edge of pond showing aquatic plants (now in mud) and small pool of water.
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.
Narrow channel between treesEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of waterway narrowing to pass between trees and seen through trees; "Shallow Creek".
Lily padsJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
1989-03
Lily padsJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
1989-03
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