Hillsborough River

In the canal at John Sargeant Park at 10:45.

Into the Hillsborough River

Butler Chain of Lakes

The Butler Chain of Lakes is known for huge homes and golf courses. Think, the Bay Hill Invitational. I had never been on it before today. I was impressed by the amount of undeveloped shoreline.

I launched from the R.D. Keene ramp at 12:50. I would not go here in the summer, or on a weekend. Online reviews mention how crowded it gets, full by 10:30 AM, and over half of the reviews I saw were from jet skiers.

Osprey chasing eagle, who is carrying nesting material. Likely stolen from the osprey's nest.

The osprey's mate.

Oklawaha River

With Adventure Outpost and the legendary, Lars Andersen

13 paddlers, 11 guests and 2 guides set out from the Eureka West ramp on the Oklawaha.

St Johns and Econlockhatchee

I thought this was a snail kite. Looked it up to be sure. It is. A juvenile. Also saw an adult. Not a bird I see often.

On the St Johns from C.S. Lee Park at 12:45. Can't tell from this photo, but it was windy. Also, the St. Johns is low.

Snail kite

Rock Springs Run

A frigid day in Central Florida. 24 at sunrise. Only 35 when I launched from Camp Joy at 12:20.

A tandem kayak wad coming back to Kings Landing as I began to paddle upstream.

Wekiva River

Since I retired 15 months ago, if I paddle the Wekiva River on a weekend, I launch from Katie's Landing or Wilson's Landing to avoid the crowds at the State Park and Wekiva Island. But, a cold front is moving in, so I thought it would be quiet at Wekiwa Springs State Park. It was.

On the water at 11:20.

I saw a fanily in a canoe and 3 paddle boarders. No one after Wekiva Island.

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Buffalo Tram Campsite