Unusual Snowbirds From New York

Most of the snowbirds in Florida come from New York. New Yorkers account for over 13% of Florida’s temporary residents. But not all snowbirds are the same. These three snowbirds are coming from the Rochester, New York zoo to spend the winter here in Florida. They are snowbirds too.

When I saw this story on the web I thought it would be a fun story to share with our readers. It’s not what you would expect. These Florida natives spend the summers in New York and then the winter back home in Florida.

When you think of Florida, you think of pink flamingos and alligators. Alligators are abundant in Florida. They live in fresh water environments and are found all over the state. If you are living in Florida, even just a part of the year like these snowbirds, you are sharing the environment with these very large reptiles.

Alligators are slow, but they can have short bursts of speed. It is advisable to keep away from alligators because they have extremely powerful jaws and a mouth full of razor sharp teeth the can kill us humans.

Here are some simple rules to follow when it comes to alligators. Never feed alligators! Never swim or wade in waters that have large alligators, especially at dusk when they like to feed. Also, keep your kids and pets away from the water’s edge. They are just the right size for a hungry alligator.

Alligators will shy away from humans unless they have been fed by humans. Best idea is to steer clear because you don’t know if they have been fed previously and have lost their fear of humans.

You may think that because Pinellas County is so heavily populated, that there are no alligators here, but you would be wrong. I have sometimes seen small gators in retention ponds in suburban neighborhoods here in Pinellas County. So, if you are close to fresh water, always keep an eye out for alligators.

Here are a couple of more alligators stories for you amusement:
Want an alligator at your pool party call this guy, he’s local!
Heed the warnings mentioned earlier or read this article.
General Alligator Info