“I shut my eyes in order to see: – Paul Gauguin
Gatorland in Orlando has a wonderful rookery. And while it may not seem logical, gators and nesting birds have a symbiotic relationship. Nests are made in the trees above swimming gators. The birds lose an occasional egg or two, and in turn get protection from the rest of the creatures.
Quote found in the book The Zen of Creativity by John Daido Loori.
Picture This by Frank 
So cute!
They are, and at Gatorland you can observe them from about 20-30 feet away. It’s amazing, I’ve lived here for 6 years and just discovered their rookery a couple of weeks ago. The close contact doesn’t seem to influence the birds too much.
great pictures. love the Gauguin quote.
Thanks.