Alligator Season

There really is no such thing as "Alligator Season" - I just like the sound of it! And, not being a native of the south, I am still really impressed by these frightening looking creatures.

The green "algae" is really called Duckweed and covers most of the waters at the Swamp Garden at Magnolia. Ducks do eat it and it can be useful but it can also cut out all oxygen if it covers completely.