20 thoughts on “Will TRAVEL to watch Manatee”

1. kasmango November 25, 2012 at 10:17 pm

   Beautiful moment! I love these guys! Is this crystal river? or another spring?

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   1. PC PHOTO Post authorNovember 25, 2012 at 11:25 pm

      They are amazing creatures, I get so excited when they come in to warmer waters. These were at Apollo Beach at the teco power plant. This place out shines Crystal River by a lot.

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2. danudin November 25, 2012 at 10:20 pm

   We call them Dugongs DownUnder but they are virtually the same mammal.

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   1. PC PHOTO Post authorNovember 25, 2012 at 11:27 pm

      Yeah they are cousins right? I got some good shots and will be posting more just as soon as I calm down, these creatures really float my boat.

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3. Sharon Dorland November 25, 2012 at 10:42 pm

   Lucky you, to get to see them. we went last year and only saw 1 and that was like a showdow.. Great photo Pearl..iliil Sassy

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   1. PC PHOTO Post authorNovember 25, 2012 at 11:21 pm

      The Gulf water temp has dropped so early they were happy to be in the warm water at the teco power plant in Apollo Beach today. It’s only an hour’s drive much more fun than playing golf 🙂

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   2. PC PHOTO Post authorNovember 25, 2012 at 11:29 pm

      You can see them too Sassy I 4 west to i75 south exit 246 – better than playing golf, lol iliil

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4. John & Lois November 26, 2012 at 8:21 am

   Fabulous capture!

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   1. PC PHOTO Post authorDecember 9, 2012 at 6:27 pm

      Thanks John & Lois!

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5. Jens (Jinxy) November 27, 2012 at 10:09 am

   Thanks for sharing, I have never seen one in person.

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   1. PC PHOTO Post authorDecember 9, 2012 at 6:29 pm

      They are sort of like sea lions only they weigh about 800 lbs and move much slower, lol. I am fortunate to see them and am happy to share.

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6. Sherrie November 27, 2012 at 1:04 pm

   Hi Patty,
   Beautiful! I would drive the extra mile to see them. Have a great day!

   Sherrie

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   1. PC PHOTO Post authorDecember 9, 2012 at 6:29 pm

      Thanks Sherrie!

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8. Bobbie November 27, 2012 at 9:19 pm

   Are they in the wild? I’d travel to see that, too.

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   1. PC PHOTO Post authorDecember 9, 2012 at 6:30 pm

      Yes they are free to come and go into the Gulf of Mexico. They like this area because the power plant releases hot water into the canal and they come in for the warmth.

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9. Mike December 9, 2012 at 6:32 pm

   Did you use a polarizer on this shot?

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   1. PC PHOTO Post authorDecember 9, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      No polarizer just a uv filter. This was on an opposite side of the boardwalk and the water looked different because it was shallow.

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10. KarenAnn December 19, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Fascinating creatures…they seem so ungainly, but I’m sure they must just glide effortlessly through the water.

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    1. PC PHOTO Post authorDecember 19, 2012 at 7:25 am

       They wouldn’t win any beauty contests.

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