Surely this doesn't look like the Everglades? Ah, but it is such an amazing environment that frequently changes from one area to another. This part is called "Dinner Island Ranch". Of course, it is a working cattle ranch on Dinner Island. Cattle has long been in the history of Florida since the Spaniards left some behind. (This particular one, though, is a Brahman bull.) There is a long term project to restore the Everglades to what it was many years ago. Some of the leases will not be renewed. This area does attract a great deal of wildlife. It is an area I have never explored due to its remote location. I look forward to going back again. On this particularly hot day, this bull had the right idea! I feel like this exemplifies the Florida I knew growing up as our family had cattle ranches. I can't say that I appreciated it enough.
I would not have thought this scene was from the Everglades. I grew up on a cattle farm in East Tennessee, though both my parents worked full time jobs. Sure looks different in Florida!
@pdulis ok, you made me laugh stating the absolute obvious! It didn't occur to me! I have been looking to see why it got the name of "Dinner Island" but no luck so far.
