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Arthur H. Marshall
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
10216 Lee Road
Boynton Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County)
December 29, 2012
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Florida map showing location of Loxahatchee

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is the last northernmost portion of the unique Everglades. With over 221 square miles of Everglades habitat, the Loxahatchee Refuge is home to the American alligator and the critically endangered Everglade snail kite. In any given year, as many as 257 species of birds may use the Refuge's diverse wetland habitats. There is a $5.00 entrance fee per vehicle. The Refuge grounds are open daily from sunrise to dusk.

Karen Duquette's friend Monica at the Loxahatchee sign
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boardwalk at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
bird at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture flying high at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
wetlands at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Karen Duquette and her friend from Sweden, Monica Ekedahl, photographed a very big alligator.

Monica and a big alligator at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
Monica and a big alligator at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Below: Karen Duquette always keeps someone between her and the alligator because most likely, the alligator would only attack the first person it came to. Just Kidding !!! Karen loves her friend, Monica.

Karen Duquette and friend at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Below: A very big alligator - and a very small baby alligator

a big alligator at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
a baby alligator at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Below: Two more alligators at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.

alligator in the wetlands at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
alligator in the wetlands at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

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alligator in the wetlands at Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
turtle at Loxahatchee wiildlife Refuge

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