Field Notes

Discover the Best Wildlife Viewing Spots in Everglades National Park

Stop by two easy wildlife viewing areas: the Flamingo Marina to see the American crocodile and manatees, and then the Anhinga Trail for American alligators, fish, and beautiful wild orchids.

Secret Gardens in the Swamp - Exploring the Everglades in South Florida

High above the swamp is a secret garden of plants: ferns, bromeliads, and orchids. Visit the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary for a beautiful and easy nature hike to see the wildlife and incredible plant ...

Bison in Florida?! It's TRUE! And here's where to find them.

Bison in Florida?! It's TRUE! I woke up before the sun on a freezing winter morning to walk the frost-covered prairie and finally spotted the giant megafauna. Plus, the wild horses were out there, ...

3 Weeks and 6 Crocodile Species: Searching for Africa's Crocodiles in Gabon & Cote d'Ivoire

On a mission to find and photograph Africa's crocodiles in 3 weeks! There are 7 species of crocodiles, but we only had enough time to find 6 of them. The 7th one is more difficult to reach, so that...

Why Conservation of Crocodilians Matters

They have a lot of teeth, explode out of the murky water to catch food, and are known man-eaters. So why do they need conservation?! The term "Crocodilians" includes 24 species of crocodiles, allig...