Crystal River

I would never go to Crystal River the weekend before Easter in normal times.  But, in these abnormal times, with few tourists, and manatee tours boats docked,  I took the opportunity.  On the water from the City ramp between Charlies Fish House and Bird's Underwater at 7:36

This is a spring

Two paddle boarders were behind me as I neared Three Sisters Springs.  They entered as I tied up the kayak to the rope line outside the spring. The rope is for that purpose.

Snorkeled to the spring run

Into the run from Three Sisters

The posts prevent large boats from entering

Snook

Sand and rock blowing from one of the vents on the right as you enter the springs

More sand and rocks blowing out

Back in the kayak, I paddled in.

Restoration project on Kings Bay

Kings Bay has Kings Spring

Also known as Tarpon Spring

Not, Sheepshead Spring.

Tarpon closeup

I saw a manatee before I got out of the kayak.  Snorkeled into the spring.  Heard one exhale. Did not see it, until, BOOM!.  

There it was.  Right next to me

Tarpon

Buffleheads

Hunters Spring Park.  Closed.

Hand over the side. Hunter Spring

A pair of manatees between Bird's Underwater and the Kings Bay Lodge

The pool at Kings Bay Lodge is a spring

Landed at 12:10