Tobacco Patch Landing, Ocklawaha River
Underway at 6:57 AM
A spring run entering the Ocklawaha. A month ago, this was not visible. The Ocklawaha has a dam. A legacy of the never built Cross Florida Barge Canal. The unnatural eco-system created by the dam requires a "drawdown" every four years or so to clear vegetation that builds on the bottom of the artificial lake. The last drawdown was in 2015-16.
Paddling up River against a fairly strong current
Run to Cannon Springs. Yes, that is the name.
Cannon Spring
A small vent in the spring run. I call it, Daniel
Larger spring down the run. I call it David. So, in order as you paddle up the run, David Daniel Cannon.
Inflow to Cannon
Sulphur smelling spring run
Back on the Ocklawaha
Spoonbills!
And, woodstorks.
Another spring run
Spring run? Could just be an alternate channel
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Trying to find a spring. Ground to mucky to walk very far
Definitely spring water
Landed at 11:04
Next stop, Salt Springs.
Invasive armored catfish. I do not recall seeing them is Salt Springs before
Blue crabs belong, and there were plenty.
Looking into Salt Springs Run, and back to the Springs
On to Silver Glen Springs
Looking into the Natural Well Spring. No entry allowed.
The Boils Trail
For a better description of these tiny springs than I can provide, read Chapter 1 of The Yearling.
Shell mound
Taking a sandy Forest Road to Alexander Creek. I did not make it. Not because I got stuck, but I saw vehicles stopped ahead of me. I turned around, back to Highway 19.
On Alexander Creek on 3:44
Up the Creek to Alexander Springs
Boils (one is next to this one) in the Creek bed
Alexander Springs
Shell mound
The next two pics and the boil are out of order. Years ago, I would see boils in Alexander Creek on occasion. Lately the Creek bottom has been covered with algae, obscuring the bottom. Today, the Creek was as clear and algae free as I have seen it in years.
All day, I was thinking, I will stop at Persimmon Hollow Brewing and the taco place across the street on the way home.
I almost did not. Downtown DeLand streets were closed for an art festival. I don't want to deal with parking. Then the GPS said, "One hour of delay has been added to your route" The way home. I found parking across the street.
The taco place
Volusia County Courthouse.
The Badger game was on at Persimmon Hollow. Talk about ending a perfect day.
I had the Hollowtonber
Brought some home
And a six pack of Beach Hippie.
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