Naturalist’s Walkabout

Crystal River, Florida

Time: 6:30am. Temperature: 28 Water Temp: 72

It’s early morning and I am shivering a bit and squinting my eyes to adjust through the clouds of sea smoke rising off the river.

I am laughing a bit too. I had thought a little walkabout to southern waters and National Wildlife Refuges would help me to learn about the different marine ecosystems comparable to Fishers Island.

Well, the weather is the same today-maybe even chillier…

But alas my vision becomes clearer.

My walkabout becomes an amazing “swimabout” with many Manatees this particular morning congregating in Crystal River enjoying the warmth of the underground springs.

Natural Wonders have this naturalist feeling wonderful!