We were on the Suwannee River this past week to do some kayaking and photography. The water levels are extremely low in Florida due to a severe drought. We started our trip at the Georgia border and followed the Suwannee River down through Florida until it reached the Gulf of Mexico. We stopped and put in our kayaks at various locations to explore some of the river as we traveled. The river looks very different than it normally would with proper water levels. The wildlife we saw seem to reflect the stressed conditions of their environment. We camped for a few days at Manatee springs. The spring water there is crystal clear blue and very cool. This young gator laid stretched out on a log in the 96* heat of the day. He didn't seem to care about me and my kayak as I drifted by. Soon the rainy season will be here and the water levels will rise and life in the swamps and rivers will return to normal.
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