Cypress Swamp

The cypress swamp. Tannins from the trees turn the water dark (blackwater). A cool thing about cypress swamps (even though they're hot and sweaty) is that these chemicals from the trees discourage mosquitoes as well. There are plenty of bugs, but not many mosquitoes.

Paddling the blackwater.



A little batch of Water Skaters.



A red-shouldered hawk calling in the background.

And deep in the swamp.