Corkscrew Swamp-2

On todays field trip we went to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. The swamp was surprisingly a very educational and fun field trip to go on. I learned so many things while walking through the swamp and also got to see many different types of plants, animals, and tress. We saw an alligator and her baby gators, a bald eagle, a vulture, different types of birds, and many other animals. Some of the plant life that we saw included bald cypress which has more feathery leaves than that of a pond cypress which has more skinnier leaves. We saw alligator flag, swamp lilies, and also a resurrection tree. One of the cool aspects of the swamp that interested me was the boardwalk. The boardwalk is made out of a south american wood called Ipe. This particular type of wood is perfect for this type of habitat because it does not rot and is very strong. Even the animals such as panthers use this wood as a scratching post so it is very beneficial to the area and the inhabitants. The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems which includes the wildlife and their habitats. this benefits humanity and the earth's ecological diversity.