Sunday, September 14, 2025

A Manatee, Gators, Eagle, Anhinga, & more...Oh MY! Saturday Critters

 This past week we explored many areas of Florida. From a Manatee, gators, and Anhinga (snake bird or water turkey) to an Eagle, more gators and birds at St. Mark's National Wildlife Refuge, to again MORE gators at the Everglades along with more birds.....



My first time seeing sweet manatees!!! I learned some great facts about these precious "sea cows.:


The Anhinga was showing off!


Do you see what I see????? Having a little sunny sun! 



The eagle is one of my favorite birds! For the first time ever, I got to see one so close! It made my day. It was literally right by the road, enjoying its view!

Another precious friend at St. Mark's NWR. 



The Everglades National Park was a nice experience! Hot as all get out, though. 


Look Close!!!!!! Oh, this critter is just soaking!!!! 

I am linking and joining up with Eileen at Saturday Critters!!! I love seeing all of the wonderful posts of nature and creatures!!!


Please go join in or explore!!!!

With  Love, 

Chrissy

19 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello Chrissy,
Florida has plenty of critters. I love all the birds, the manatee is a favorite and the gators are cool to see from a distance. Great photos. I would like to visit St. Marks NWR. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

Mari said...

Oh, so beautiful! Glad you got to enjoy seeing God's wonderful creation.

Prims By The Water said...

The eagles come into our river when the ice comes in. I so love them, They are quite the majestic bird. Janice

Chrissy T said...

Hello Eileen! Thank you so much for stopping by!!!! You must go!

Chrissy T said...

Isn't it lovely!

Chrissy T said...

Janice,
They really are majestic!!!!

Brian's Home Blog said...

Those manatees are so amazing to see, especially the first time you see them!

Chrissy T said...

Yes, it was so exciting.

Shiju Sugunan said...

Such a lovely post! The manatee especially made me smile.

Aritha V. said...

I just clicked over to your blog after you kindly left me a comment, and I’m so glad I did!

What a joy to scroll through your Florida adventure. I don’t know all of these animals myself, but it’s lovely to see them through your eyes — especially your excitement about the manatees and the eagle. Thank you for sharing all of this beauty. Wishing you a lovely Monday and a blessed week ahead ✨

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

You visited a beautiful part of the state and got to see so much. (if you come back in the winter months it won't be so hot and you can still wear shorts!) It's always a joy to get to see the Manatees. They really win your heart! Great sightings! Hugs, Diane

Jeanie said...

Hi Chrissy! Thanks for popping over from Eileen's! Boy -- that's quite a trip. You had some seriously fantastic critters! I was reading down a bit too, and sending good wishes for your son.

Chrissy T said...

Hey Jeanie!! Thank you so much!!! I appreciate the good wishes!

Chrissy T said...

Thank you!!! It was such a neat surprise to see one.

Chrissy T said...

Aritha, thank you so much for stopping by!!!! I appreciate your comment and blessings for my week! You too!

Chrissy T said...

Diane, I actually thought of you as I traveled through the state!! I was so excited to see all I did!!

handmade by amalia said...

I enjoyed this, I love seeing photos of birds and you found some really nice ones.
Amalia
xo

Irma said...

What a beautiful series of photos.
The sea eagle is my favorite.
Greetings Irma

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos, ❤️ Chrissy.

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