Homosassa Springs – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Holiday Traffic

These fish at the underwater observatory at Homosassa Springs appear to be imitating human traffic at the local airports. I’m just glad that you don’t have to look out from above and below like these fish do as you thread your way through the maddening maze of travelers. #fish #airports #holidaytravel #homosassasprings

Oh Deer!

“Is that an albino?” someone gasp as they pointed to this deer at Homosassa Springs. No, it is a “piebald” deer. It has dark eyes, nose, and spots on its otherwise white body due to a rare genetic mutation that also slightly changes some of its body proportions. It was not the least bit shy,Continue reading “Oh Deer!”

Rub-a-dub-dub

What a strange tub! #rubadubdub #tub #homosassasprings

50-meter Mullet Mosey

Hoards of mullet fish casually swam in the outflow from Homosassa Springs in Florida, gradually getting nowhere. For all their swimming they seemed stationary over the ground, merely offsetting the water’s slow passage. Occasionally one would dart off and leap through the air and then loudly splash back into the water, but mostly they seemedContinue reading “50-meter Mullet Mosey”

Poo Corner

More affectionately known as Lu instead of his given name Lucifer, this 63 year old hippo is officially an honorary citizen of Florida per decree of a former Florida governor. He has been at this state park for decades and enjoys notoriety as a primary park attraction but also as a beast to be avoidedContinue reading “Poo Corner”