We took a boat ride along this section of the Myakka River.

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We were just south of the Myakka River State Park

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Here we are in the boat

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While we were on the Myakka we went past "Bird Island". Bird Island is a small island that is covered with nesting birds. Mostly wood storks but there were also great egrets and cormorants.

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We also saw a Great Blue Heron nesting high in a tree.

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The Myakka River is full of wildlife.