Juniper Creek

Chiappannis, the 91 year old gas station, bait shop, general store and community center in Melrose, FL has been sold. I had only been there once. In 2017. This morning, Mark Chiappini posted that Nancy Luca would be playing at 2 this afternoon. I had not heard any live music this weekend, so I made the drive. Stopped at the Juniper Wayside on the way.

On the Creek at 12:27

Wekiva River

It is also a treat to see roseate spoonbills. Especialy at a location were they are rare. I have never seen a spoonbill after launching from Wekiwa Springs State Park. I paddled 15 years from Katie's Landing before I saw my first spoonbill on the Wekiva. I don't think I have ever seen more than 2, and I am not certain of that number.
Today, on a short paddle, I saw 7.

I did a car bike shuttle. Dropped the kayak at Wilson's Landing, drove to Katie's Landing, left the car, and made the short bike ride back to Wilson's.

On the River, in a drizzle, at 1:30

Rock Springs Run

Canaveral National Seashore, Apollo Beach end

Launched from Lot 6. Which used to be Lot 7, but in a reverse Big Yellow Taxi, the National Seashore has converted the old Lot 6 back to nature.

When I pulled up to the launch site, Mosquito Lagoon was calm. By the time I got on the water, the wind picked up.

Cedar Key

Silver River and Cedar Key

Began the day with a short walk from Cabin 8 in Silver Springs State Park.

Frances and I checked out, shuttled a vehicle to Rays Wayside, and launched from a busy Silver Springs State Park before 10 AM. Excact time unknown as I only have iphone pics. Laptop won't read my SD cards.

Oklawaha River, Sunday April 26

In the canal at Rays Wayside at 8:38.

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