Egrets, such as this one silhouetted against Florida's setting sun, are part of the unique mix of wildlife that lives among the saw grass and mangroves of Everglades National Park. The park covers just one-fifth of the 'Glades, dubbed the River of Grass by environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
The 113-mile (181-kilometer) drive on Highway 1 from mainland Florida to Key West induces sensory overload with tidal flats and teal waters dotted by distant islands.
Egrets, saw grass, and mangroves are counted as part of the unique mix of wildlife that lives in the Everglades National Park. The park covers just one-fifth of the 'Glades, dubbed the River of Grass.
