Tuesday, March 15, 2011

MERRITT ISLAND WILDLIFE REFUGE

We went driving through the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. It was a nice Sunday drive but, I found it boring. Hiking trails are much more enjoyable but, I would not hike through Florida. Another reason I don't like Florida.
Snakes, turtles and bobcats are plentiful. These are actually stuffed sitting inside the visitors center in the park.

Look close you can see a manatee. We stayed awhile here to look for these things. They look like a fresh water walrus without the tusks. No need to get in the water with these things.

Again, look close to see the Fire ants. At least that's what I was told they are. They are everywhere.
I know I sound a bit gloomy about this wildlife adventure. This part of Florida is a bit depressing. There is a great deal of scrub trees and shrubs. One can't walk around through the woods or wade in any water for fear of gators. I just don't find that pleasant.




No comments:

Post a Comment