Thursday, August 6, 2009

Kayaking Snead Island Emerson Point Sate Park Dec 27, 2008

Emerson Point State Park Snead Island Florida is located at

5801 17th St W

Palmetto, FL 34221

Ph 941-721-6885

Acres of Trails, mangrove tunnels, old Oak Trees, boat dock, restroom facilities, Ranger patrolled, where the Manatee River meets the Gulf of Mexico with a nice view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Kayak, or launch your boat into the Gulf of Mexico, or just take a walk you won't be disappointed.

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Red-shouldered Hawk. Common in Florida. Eats snakes, frogs, insects, and sometimes small birds. Stays in the same territory for many years.

This nest was probably used by a wide variety of birds.

Typical Cabbage Palm Tree abundant in Florida

Alison and Brady

Outstanding Florida waterways

Coming up to a small wooden bridge

This leads to a dead end

Old Florida Style

Heading back now, Great Day





















































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