This is an Egyptian Goose resting in a bed of flowers and plants at Flamingo Gardens. These birds have populated several areas in South Florida, even they are not native from this state. They have adapted to the weather and terrain, and like in this case, they are free to come and go but prefer to stay in large numbers feeling comfortable. - Flamingo Gardens is an environmental organization certified by Broward County as "Nature Scape." - www.flamingogardens.org