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.