The creeks are alive with rolling tarpon, feeding snook, jumping mullet and other fish. Various crabs, snails and birds call the area home and with the sunlight twinkling through the mangrove canopy, the scene is truly surreal. Floating along, we exit the tunnels and enter a series of small, sheltered saltwater bays that commonly are the feeding and resting places of rosette spoonbills, herons, egrets and other wading birds. If we are quiet as we slip into the bay, the birds will go about their business barely taking notice of us as we float by. As we continue our drift, you will notice that the water begins to get deeper and the interconnecting creeks wider. We are entering manatee country. Take a few moments of quiet to take in the inspiring sound of the silence. Listen closely. The first hint of a manatee is usually the sound that they make as the exhale on the surface. You will notice the creeks gathering into ever larger ones as we continue to float with the tide. They eventually flow together into a tidal pass that leads to the Gulf of Mexico. As we drift along the pass, you will see nesting ospreys high in the trees and hopefully a soaring bald eagle. Manatees and sea turtles also are commonly seen drifting out towards the Gulf in theses passes. The flowing waters of the pass takes us through the 10,000 Islands and finally to a barrier island or "key" on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico. On the island enjoy your lunch, explore the island's beach or soak up the sun

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daily by appointment, depending on the tides

scope of services

• 4-6 hour driftig and paddeling tour starting and ending with the Powerboat, Into the Mangrove Forest and then out to the barrier Isalnds

duration of event

• 4-6 hours, depending on the tides

availability

• By appointment, depending on the tides

necessary physical constitution and age

• Must be able to sit in a kayak for longer periods of time

equipment and clothing

• Clothing depends on weather conditions, which may change quickly. Always bring jacket or sweater - just in case. Shoes must be suitable for a kayak and for walking on beach.
• Protection from sun for head, neck and shoulders is imperative!

participants and spectators

• Not applicable

weather

• We do not go out in inclement weather, lightning in the area, high surf, storms, rough seas.

languages

EAN: n/a