"Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park is approximately 50 acres and sits at the Northeast corner of Goodlette-Frank Road and Golden Gate Parkway. There is a 5-acre lake with approximately 3500 feet of boardwalk constructed throughout the park. Existing Wetlands on the site have been restored via removal of exotic vegetation and planting of native species." www.collierparks.com/collier_park/fred-w-coyle-freedom-park/
My husband took this shot before our hike began.
On this day we found a Bobcat! Rare to see, let alone in the daytime! *See the Bobcat below!
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This photo was taken while standing on a viewing platform at Freedom Park, in Collier County, Naples, Florida. This park is a 50-acre conservation area, which includes board walks over the wetland areas, wide-open spaces, and a 5-acre lake. We observed a wide array of wildlife that included the exciting and rare discovery of a Bobcat! The park ranger was as excited as we were.
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We met this fisherman at the Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park in Naples, Florida. Prior to him catching this bass, he pointed out that there was an alligator lurking right below the bridge where he was casting his line. It had already stolen one of his hooked fish. In addition, it wasn't long before a large, soft-shelled turtle joined in swimming around near the fishing line. It succeeded in biting off two of his shrimp baits and snapped his line the second time. However, Juan did not give up. He was able to hook a bass and pull it up, even as the alligator lunged for it.
His next cast soon hooked a different catch, the large, soft-shelled turtle, which started flailing wildly on the line. As Juan tried to bring the turtle up to remove the hook the alligator lunged forward, gripping the turtle with it's jaws. Luckily for the turtle the gator couldn't hold on or get a good grip in the three other lunges it made. At last, Juan was able to heave the turtle up over the rail of the bridge, remove the hook and release it back into the water.
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