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NATURAL BEAUTY of SW FLORIDA SCENERY - one of Life's Wonders
Chris and Deane invite you to enjoy some of the natural beauty of Southwest Florida. In the face of continued growth, environmental issues have become important to many Floridians. In addition to having the largest percentage of publicly owned land of any state (but Alaska) Florida has suffered much ecological damage. Despite this, things are very much on the mend. Take a peek.
All scenery shown here is found in Southwest Florida. Deane and Chris live nearby Corkscrew Swamp Santuary below.
BEHOLD THE BEAUTY and WONDER of OUR HOME
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 11,000 acres of pines, cypress, grass-and-sedge, wet prairie, saw - grass marshland, lakes and sloughs filled with water lettuce, wood storks, ferns, orchids, air plants, wading birds, alligators and otters. National Audubon Society, here protects North America's largest remaining stand of ancient bald cypress, 600-year-old trees, some as tall as130 feet.
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Aquatic Ferns at Corkscrew Gator in Aquatic Lettuce
Ding Darling Refuge safeguards pristine wildlife habitat of Sanibel Island. Protects endangered and threatened species, provides feeding, nesting, and roosting areas for migratory birds. Provides habitat for 220 species of birds, 50 species of reptiles and amphibians, 32 mammals, 8,000 acres of mangrove forest, submerged seagrass beds, cordgrass marshes, and West Indian hardwood hammocks. The amazing 5-mile Wildlife Drive is one thing that makes the refuge so popular, especially from Octoberr thru March. As much as one third of the entire U.S. population of roseate spoonbills can be found in the park at the same time. |
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