The slight splash of paddles, the song of warbles hidden in the canopy, the swish of wading birds lifting off as we approached and the muffled grunts of the alligators tucked back in the mangroves. A few hours in a canoe wandering among the mangroves and reeds made for a great morning. We saw a few new birds and more gators but the best part is just the feel of the place. Peaceful. Amazing. Rare.