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.