Wakodahatchee Wetlands

The trees were filled with herons
On a branch or in a nest.
To see the babies being fed
And squawking was the best.

Some other birds were sitting
On a batch of eggs, bright blue,
While alligators poked their heads
From water, like they do.

Assorted ducks and feathered friends
I couldn’t really name
Were flying yon and thither
To the birders’ great acclaim. 

My visit to the wetlands 
I was sorry had to end,
But mostly ‘cause I toured it with
A dear and much-missed friend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Anaya Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 9:01 AM
Means "creative waters" in the Siminole language, nothing funny about that. Over 110 bird species, I looked it up, wow! I've been to West Palm Beach saw nothing like this.
Johnson Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 4:34 PM
Whako Hoda Kotbe Wetlands? LOL Please forgive me. I was just inspired to to something with that name and this is what I came up with. Love you Hoda. <3 :/
Turner Avatar
March 28, 2023 at 2:36 PM
You know the old saying, To have a friend you have to be a friend. sounds like you are, Ilene. Good choicee:)
Slaughter Avatar
March 28, 2023 at 10:55 AM
Just spelling and pronouncing the name of this "preserve" is/would be an accomplishment in itself. A wonderful reminiscence, Ilene. Kind of reminds me of a brief visit I made...many years ago...to Lake Okefenokee in Georgia. I don't recall seeing any herons, but there were 'gators galore.
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