Palma Sola

Bradenton

Palma Sola
Palma Sola
One of the weirdest wildlife encounters I had in Florida was with this wacky bird! I'm guessing he's an Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga).

He stayed nearly completely submerged, swimming underwater, stalking a school of fish. He'd only pop his head up every few minutes for a quick breath or when he'd catch a fish in his mouth sideways. Then he'd pop his head up with the fish in his mouth, flip the fish up in the air and catch it in the correct orientation to swallow it down.

Then back underwater for more hunting. This went on for at least 20-25 minutes. I have never seen a bird behave like this. I've seen cormorants dive down and disappear for a half a minute or so, but this was incredible to watch! 

Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10 acre botanical garden located in Bradenton. It's beautiful AND free! 

The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, pavilion, and playground.
One of the weirdest wildlife encounters I had in Florida was with this wacky bird! I'm guessing he's an Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga).

He stayed nearly completely submerged, swimming underwater, stalking a school of fish. He'd only pop his head up every few minutes for a quick breath or when he'd catch a fish in his mouth sideways. Then he'd pop his head up with the fish in his mouth, flip the fish up in the air and catch it in the correct orientation to swallow it down.

Then back underwater for more hunting. This went on for at least 20-25 minutes. I have never seen a bird behave like this. I've seen cormorants dive down and disappear for a half a minute or so, but this was incredible to watch! 

Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10 acre botanical garden located in Bradenton. It's beautiful AND free! 

The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, pavilion, and playground.
A bright orange cluster of blossoms on a tree.

Palma Sola Botanical Park is a 10 acre botanical garden located in Bradenton. It's beautiful AND free!

The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, pavilion, and playground.

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Belair Bayou

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Harbor Hills

Harbor Hills kan ikke skryte av å ha mange kjente attraksjoner, men The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature og LECOM Park er to severdigheter som ligger like i nærheten.

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West Bradenton

West Bradenton har kanskje ikke så mange spennende severdigheter, men attraksjoner som The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature og LECOM Park ligger bare et lite stykke unna.

West Bradenton
River District

River District

River District kan kanskje ikke skryte på seg mange kjente severdigheter, men The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature og LECOM Park er to attraksjoner i nærheten som er verdt et besøk.

River District
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Pine Lakes

Selv om det ikke er så mange kjente severdigheter i Pine Lakes, kan du utforske området rundt og se ta turen til for eksempel LECOM Park og The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature.

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