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Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Derived from a Seminole Indian phrase meaning "created waters," the Wakodahatchee Wetlands was constructed by Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department next to the existing water treatment plant. Approximately two million gallons per day of treated reclaimed water is used to maintain the wetlands. The wetlands have attracted an abundance of wildlife including turtles, frogs, otters, alligators and birds. More than 140 differnt species of birds have been spotted at the site.
Purple Gallinule
Purple Gallinule
Green Heron
Green Heron
A Gathering of Turtles
A Gathering of Turtles
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird
 Breeding Pied-billed Grebe
Breeding Pied-billed Grebe
 Pied-billed Grebe Flapping Wings
Pied-billed Grebe Flapping Wings
Blue-winged Teal
Blue-winged Teal
Great Blue Heron
Great Blue Heron
Black-necked Stilt
Black-necked Stilt
Ibis
Ibis
Birds Beware!
Birds Beware!