Alligators And Wild Birds In Savannah

The major river flowing directly through Savannah is the Savannah River. 

Its water is naturally brown or murky due to heavy sediment . 

Nearby, "blackwater" rivers feature dark brown water stained by tannins from decaying swamp vegetation.

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Great-tailed grackle or Mexican grackle

Great-tailed grackle or Mexican grackle

Common moorhen

Birdwatching Hut

Alligators In Savannah

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge is one of the best places to observe alligators. We can safely view dozens of them from our car or while walking along the trails.

Northern Mockingbird

This bird is a master mimic, capable of imitating not only the calls of other birds but also dog barks and car alarms. 

Northern Mockingbird

Researchers found that mockingbirds were able to recall an individual human who had approached and threatened the mockingbirds' nest.

Researchers had one participant stand near a mockingbird nest and touch it, while others avoided the nest. Later, the mockingbirds recognized the intruder and exhibited defensive behavior, while ignoring the other individuals.　(From Wikipedia)

Fletcher Park / Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

The San Marco Preservation Hall is a charming 1888 historic venue located in the Fletcher Park in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Originally St. Paul's Episcopal Church, it now hosts weddings, community gatherings, and events.

The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor Center is located on the eastern edge of the refuge.

Inside the Visitors Center, you can watch a short video about the history and management of the refuge, and see exhibits about its wildlife and environments.