Mullet-Cocoa, Florida-Whitley Marina

The mullet were swimming next to our boat

Manatee drinking from garden hose-Cocoa-Whitley Marina

The manatee was quite large and was lying on his back while drinking the water.

Manatee drinking from garden hose-Cocoa-Whitley Marina

The same manatee in an upright position.

Manattes at Titusville Marina, Florida

We had to dock carefully so as not to hit the manatees. The dockmaster kept them out of the way.

Osprey Nest-ICW-Titusville, Florida

Ospreys like to nest in high places. The only high places on the ICW are the channel markers.

Porpoise-ICW-on the way to Jacksonville Beach, Florida

As many times as we see them it is always exciting to see popoise in the wild.

Porpoise-ICW-on the way to Jacksonville Beach, Florida

It is very hard to photograph porpoise in the wild as they only come up to breathe.

Duck Family-Jacksonville-Lambs Marina

This duck amily enjoyed swimming near the stern of our boat. It was fun watching them.

Bird Rookery-St. Johns River-near Jacksonville, Florida

Hundreds of bird & fledgings. We were quite a distance away, but we think (are not sure) that these are pelicans.

Pelicans in Flight-ICW-near Palatka. Florida

Our zoom wasn't quite strong enough to get the detail.

Pelican, St. Johns River-Welaka, Florida

Pelicans are quite photogenic.

Great Egret-St. Johns River-Oklawaha River

One of the many bautiful birds seen on our St. John's River trip.

Stork-St Johns River, Florida

We finally were able to photograph a bird in flight.

Heron-St Johns River-Ocklawaha River

The water was so clear, it was hard to see the diffference between the area and the reflection.

Key Deer-Florida Keys-Big Pine Key

Key deer are about half the size of other species of deer.