We camped at Manatee Springs State Park just before the manatees came up into the warmer waters of the Springs for the winter. I hope we can go back soon.
It was sad to see all the damage from the hurricanes back in the Fall. There were so many trees down and a lot of the camp sites were closed because of the damage.
We saw these Blue Catfish right off of the boardwalk.
They were 3 or 4 ft long! And there were a dozen or more that we could watch!
The campsites that are open are well tended but it will take years to clear all the downed trees and debris.
It's a wonderful campground with lots of wildlife wandering the campground and the river and springs are close enough to walk to, more than once a day.
That little white triangle is another Grebe that this one was chasing off!
We were happy to see that the boardwalk had been repaired. It was closed in the Spring when we were there.
Comorant
Eagle overhead!
There's such a great view of the river.
A headless Little Blue Heron!
Whew! He DOES have a head after all! lol
And this Great White Egret is trying to hide in the swamp!
I love these Cypress knees!
Isn't the Suwannee River gorgeous!
It's a beautiful place to camp or spend the day!
It's Florida in the winter time! Come on down!!!
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10 comments:
...Diane, thanks for taking me along to see the sights. The Manatee are always a treat toi see.
its a beautiful park, and the wild life is a plus for sure
what a lovely park...and now is manatee season! Some thousands are at various Florida springs.
Fantastic and beautiful park!
An unforgettable experience!!
I'm learning about Florida from a couple of blogs I read, including yours. In my earlier life, I never thought I would want to visit there, but now I feel it would have been so interesting and fun. Since I'm too old now, I appreciate and enjoy your blog.
I never knew that catfish got that large!! Beautiful photos.
What lovely photos. The cypress knees are so cool. I knew someone who painted them to look like long santas.
So beautiful!! Thanks for taking us along!!
Looks like a beautiful campground. I would love to follow that boardwalk.
So beautiful, and we are certainly having lovely weather for being outdoors right now! You saw some wonderful sights and birds and things...all God's creation! Thank you for sharing it with us! I've never seen a blue catfish before! Very pretty!
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