Okay, here are some pics from Friday, and from November, 2003. They don’t look much different because the weather was about the same. The water level was higher in Nov., however. Winter is the driest time in Florida so, we haven’t had much rain. [Large images behind the cut]
Next to a park I used to visit, this location is where the train cars get moved and changed around.
Heading back to the loading ramp.
Nov., 2003, from a two-storied platform, this shows a panorama view of the canal I paddled up. It looks curved but it’s actually straight. I paddled from right to left, south to north. The Everglades looks very similar with lots of grasses covered with water. Yes, there are alligators living here. No, they are not interested in eating humans. There are plenty of waterfowl, fish, turtles, possums, raccoons, and other animals more worthy of consumption.
Nov., 2003, Pistia stratiotes Water lettuce. Experts disagree as to whether water lettuce is a native or has been introduced.
Mar., 2004, Spirodela polyrhiza Giant duckweed. Native to Florida. Choking up the waterway, there was a section heading north (looking left on the panorama) of about a half mile or more completely covering the surface to a depth of at least two inches.
Nov., 2003, Hibiscus grandiflorus swamp rosemallow. Native to Florida.
Mar., 2004, Sagittaria lancifolia Duck potato. Native to Florida.
All plant names accounted for.