Wakulla State Park in December

There are definitely seasons in the Florida panhandle. Winter on the Wakulla River is a little grayer, but it was a beautiful, clear day with a high above 70 degrees.

Here's a closer picture of the Anhinga on the tree above.

There were many more migratory birds than in the summer.

Here's an American Wigeon.



A whole flock of American Coots enjoyed the peaceful river.


We were lucky to see and photograph a mama manatee with her baby.
The group of five played and seemed to pose for the photographers.

Of course we saw alligators . It's Wakulla State Park.

However, many must have been below water keeping warm.

Most of those few we saw were swimming rapidly, not sunning in the swamp grass.

Great Blue Heron

Great Egret

Wakulla Lodge