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.
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.
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.