Scenes of a historic drought!

South Florida is experiencing one of it most server droughts in decades. A local news report stated the area had its driest October to February in 80 years.  No where, is this more evident than the preserve behind our home which usually has one to three feet of water. Now, it is bone dry. Wildlife is stressed. Florida's wading birds that rely on a small fish diet have gone elsewhere for food.

Although the water is gone, the muck swamp bottom contains moisture that generates native Spring flowers and plants.  There is a contrast in what one sees.  For example;

                                   Only a few weeks ago, dozens of birds were here!

                                            View of the dry Cypress Swamp today!

                                        Dark three foot water lines show on tree trunks.

                                                          A sepia effect!            

                                                   A contrast effect brightens scene.      

                                                         An antique effect to photo!

                       Branches of nearby tree early morning reflection in what water remains.
                                    

                                               A startled rabbit looking for food.

                                 Insects seem to come with the dry weather, like this
                                 swarm of gnats.....
                                                                                 
 Rain is in the forecast for next week.