I have fond memories of manatees from my time in Florida in the mid-80's. Manatees frequented the ship channel at Harbor Branch in winter, dining on Brazilian Pepper trees that hung over the water. My oldest son and I swam with the manatees in the shallow waters around Fort Pierce. Truly gentle giants. Any sailors that confused them with mermaids had been at sea way too long however...
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See what I mean?
A merm, uh, manatee had been visiting the Chesapeake for a few years, but in spring this year, one turned up dead in the Patuxent River, and I wonder whether we'll see any this year.
We were down in Florida not too long ago and went to some park to see the Manatees. I was disappointed when I realized we were there at the wrong time of the year.
ReplyDeleteThe water was crystal clear. I can't remember what park it was.
Nice blog, Fritz. Love your pictures and of course, your dog.
Thanks Janie, but I am resolved not to put too many "cute doggie pics" on here; I don't want it to devolve into a cute pet blog.
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