Florida is a great place for wildlife. In January, 2011, we went to Everglades and points north, and we saw 65 kinds of wild birds and animals.

In October of this year, we did something different - took a 2-day paddleboat ride on the Illinois River. It was a surprise to me how big the Illinois River is. We saw these birds:

egrets
white pelicans
bald eagles
assorted ducks
coots
myrtle warbler (butter-butt)
cedar waxwing.

If you are ever in the Midwest, check out the boat called 'The Spirit of Peoria.'