Monday, September 30, 2013

"Gators are Swamp Swimmers" or "Be careful where you swim"

JoAnn at water's edge in swampy area. at Indian Town Marina on the St. Lucie river
Gators love to sun themselves to raise their body temp.
Lake Wimico is an alligator's  "dream come true".  Stay in the boat!
Some how JoAnn, who is terrified by snakes was enamored by baby gators????  go figure!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Bird Watching from a boat

One of the greatest joys of boating is viewing our Lord's creativity in birds.

Birds, be they sea-side,

in swamps,

or on poles, can be found everywhere.

Navigation markers like this one on the ICW are a favorite spot for nesting and congregating.

The swamps of the "Tenn-Tom"
Waterway are full of beautiful birds.

"Tenn-Tombigbe Waterway"

Some stalk fish from the docks.

Limpen

Pelicans love to hang out on docks.

Of  course Gulls always love to follow boats

or claim a slip in a marina.

Some herons are not like the long necked variety we see more often in our area.

 Night Heron
Sand Hills in Florida.
Come see us when you pass thru the St Louis area.  JoAnn and I are AGLCA harbor hosts at Port Charles Harbor and would love to hear about your "Great Loop" adventure.