Alexander Springs 3

This 6' Alligator is one of three that I have seen in the spring area. I have a short video of a smaller one on the video page.

I estimate this one to be in the 10-11' range. I can't say I advise being this close let alone close enough to put a tape measure on it.

Six footer cruising above the spring.

They say underwater cameras add 30 pounds.

Black Vultures Coragyps atratus taking an early morning bath and getting a drink. What I didn't get a photo of, was later in the day when I was coming out of the water, I found them fighting over my shoes. Some had the laces and others had the tongue. They were pulling and tearing as hard as they could in an attempt to get a piece to eat. Which shows that if you wear running shoes a couple of days without socks, they start to smell like something dead. The shoes held up pretty good. Maybe I should contact Nike about an idea for a commercial?

Gator's eye view of Kayakers.

Alexander Springs Creek is well worth canoeing or kayaking. The water is crystal clear and there is plenty of wildlife. Like this alligator...

...and plenty of turtles like this Peninsular and Redbelly Cooter. Occasionally you will see basking Softshells and Loggerhead Musks.