Around June 13th, the wet season hit in earnest. The water level rose 3 feet overnight in some places. I had to wade through the swamp to retrieve a few of my cameras. Early in this video, you can see a gravel "beach" near a water hole frequented by a pair of barred owls fishing. Later in the video, after the rain, that same spot is unrecognizable. Hint- it will be the place with the nighttime shots of the night heron and glowing gator eyes. June is the beginning of the black bear mating season in Florida. The bears are definitely on the move in search of mates. Only a glimpse or two of Florida panthers... which might explain the large number of deer in the area this time. With water all around now, the relatively dry trails should get more use by the animals. The heat, rain and mosquitoes on the other hand, will keep human activity low. In the coming months, baby panthers and bears should start to make an appearance. Fingers crossed. Enjoy!