Florida Paddling

Judy on 03/08/2024 — 2 Comments

In which I have a grand time paddling the Ozello area of the “Nature Coast” of Florida.

I call this little kayak Cheez Whiz. It used to be a deep orange but the Florida sun had other ideas.
So many contrails. It’s hard to find a bit of view where there isn’t something man-made.
This nuclear power plant is now decommisioned. I wonder if Homer Simpson had a hand in that.
I tucked into the shade of the mangroves for a break and to hydrate but stayed in the boat.
It is not a very hospitiable shoreline – a lot of shoals, sand bars and oyster beds.
There is so much to see on this coast. I didn’t get a shot of the jumping mullet or the flock of ducks but this anhinga posed for me. At least I think it’s an anhinga. Correct me if I’m wrong.
It is really easy to get lost in this area with all the tiny islands. I made sure I kept this home as a point of reference for the return home.

© Judy Parsons 2024

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  1. Jon Stone's Gravatar Jon Stone
    03/09/2024 - 12:07 pm | Permalink

    That is indeed an anhinga. They look like a cross between a cormorant and a turkey. What an amazing place to paddle!

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    • Judy's Gravatar Judy
      03/09/2024 - 8:25 pm | Permalink

      Thanks for the confirmation. It is funny how birds that would have me running for my camera in Milton are perfectly ordinary down here. The white egrets and sandhill cranes are so beautiful and you can see them anywhere. This is only the second time I have seen anhinga. I was glad to get a photo because I my paddling camera doesn’t have a good zoom.
      Yes, amazing paddling if you have the right boat. It would be a nightmare in a fragile craft.

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