Anna Maria Island - May 2010
25-MAY-2010
Coquina Beach
An exciting first day. Not only did we get to swim in the clear warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, we also had company!
For the first time ever we saw a manatee swim along the beach. This couple were busy playing ball in the sea, until we called out 'Behind you!!'.
Yes, he (or she) really was that close.
AWESOME!!!
25-MAY-2010
Manatee alert!
Just when we thought it couldn't get more exciting, a few dolphins swam up to the manatee and then moved away.
So here is my first ever picture with a manatee and a dolphin in the same shot!
25-MAY-2010
Royal Poinciana Tree
Also known as Flamboyant or Flame Tree.
Following an extra chilly winter in Florida everything was blooming late. It meant that we were able to enjoy the stunning colours of this tree for longer.
25-MAY-2010
Bougainvillea
In a front garden. I loved the light shining through from behind.
25-MAY-2010
Rain out to sea
Watching from the pier after sunset.
26-MAY-2010
Yellow crowned night heron
Fishing for breakfast just near our dock.
26-MAY-2010
...........and Posing
These night herons were again nesting in the tree across the road.
26-MAY-2010
Duchene Lawn
This portal framed a view of the bay when it was created in the early 1900s.
http://www.historicspanishpoint.org/index.htm
