I drove west from the hub-bub of Vero Beach and found a wild oasis at Blue Cypress Lake. More gators, turtles and birds than I could keep up with. The swamps were teaming with life. The strange sounds of unknown waterbirds emanated from the jungle, while the blue skies were filled with the comings and goings of keening hawks and ospreys. I don't think I've ever seen so many gators and anhingas in one place.
