Day trip on A1A

 I talked Calvin into a road trip north along A1A. We were only going about 30 miles, but it was a SLOW 30 miles.

Our destination was Wakodahatchee Wetlands and nearby Green Cay Wetlands. The wetlands were created to discharge highly treated waste water back into the groundwater. In the process they created boardwalks where you could see get into the natural habitat. Wakodahatchee was a nesting ground for Wood Storks. Wood Storks had been endangered but are now thriving in this environment.  There were probably a dozen trees full of nesting birds.

We also saw common moorhens, 

Cormorants

Great egrets

 and Great blue Herons

along with all kinds of other birds that I didn't manage to photograph. And great views of the wetlands.

You might be able to spot a wll hidden bird in this one.

We had planned to spend a little time on the beach after the wetlands, but just after we got a picnic lunch the rain started, and it was serious rain.  So we ate our lunch in the car and headed back to Ft. Lauderdale on the freeway. It rained all night, which was a rare and pleasant experience for us.