Yesterday, my family and I drove up to Cape Canaveral Florida to visit a client that I had helped in purchasing a beautiful riverfront condo a month before. We went straight down to the boat docks by the gazebo hoping to get a glimpse of the manatees playing. We saw at least 6 of them. These sea cows, known as gentle giants live in shallow waters in our lagoons.
We we absolutely mezmerized at what we saw.
In the 35 years I have lived in Brevard County I have never seen anything like this before.
All of these pictures were taken in the backyard of my client's new riverfront condo here in Brevard County Florida.
These guys were drinking fresh water from a hose. They couldn't get enough of it.
They were circling and snorting and doing somersaults right in front of us.
They were so close we could reach out and touch them.
They just loved laying on their backs and taking in the fresh water.
My friend, Tony, indicated that the manatees are very active early in the morning. They love playing and and having fun in the water. Later in the day they usually are resting.
He has indicated that he can stand on his balcony and watch the porpoises jump, also.
Now this is what I call heaven.
Such an incredible sight to see.
My teenage daughters absolutely loved watching these playful, fun loving creatures.
My client, who has become a great friend of mine, has told us that anytime we want to visit, we are more than welcome to come to watch the manatees.
He absolutely loves his new home, as he says that everyday he feels like he's on vacation.
This article is authored by
Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate
Brevard County Real Estate & Investing
I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.
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What great photo's you need to give your friend a special thanks for allowing you to capture these photo's.
This is so good. I love the Manatees also. They show up on our coast here in NC also.
Ginger
Sandy, what a really fun bunch of photos! And what funny looking animals!
Sandy, that is really cool. I have never seen a Manatee before. It must be awesome to see one that close...
Hi Sandy! Those are so cool! I can't believe they love to drink fresh water from a hose , something i never would have guessed. I love your photos of the gentle giants!
Manatees are just AMAZING!
Hi Sandy,
Great pictures. I am sure that all of you had a great time. Just wait until you go out in a boat and swim with the dolphins in the Indian River. They love to be around people and play with you.
WOW! Those are awesome pictures, it had to be an incredible experience to be that close, thanks for sharing.
Sandy, now those guys sure are thirsty. Great photos.
Sandy, How much FUN is that? And what wonderful pictures, thank you so much for sharing them. I think you should take your lovely client up on her offer :)
Wow Sandy what a great experience for you and your girls! Great pictures too!
Sandy - I have never seen anything like that!
We have a couple of bunnies that live in our yard... and I think that's cool... this is really amazing.. :)
Sandy, love the pics. They look like they are loving life right now! I had no idea they enjoyed fresh water so much!
Chanda panda
Ms Sandy - You have managed to capture pictures of one of the main reasons I want to visit Florida one day - to see the Sea Cows or Manatees. I have a friend in Sarasota, and she sent me a picture of a baby Manatee laying on its back drinking fresh water like your's. . .Absolutely adorable!
Sandy - What a great experience. I've never seen a manatee that close. Just look out for the gators.
That's really cool. Nearly every year I take the kids to Blue Springs during the winter to see all the manatees. I've never seen them up that close and personal though. What fun.
This is why we live in Florida...for experiences with nature like this. Manatees are the most wonderful and gentle creatures. Glad you were able to experience them like that and the photos were great!
Wow, thank you for that. I have never ever seen one, and I can see I am missing out on something. How wonderful. Your client is certainly living in paradise!
Hi SS,
While Manatees are quite funny looking, they are also quite remarkable! Great photos! Thanks.
Sandy,
How cool is that! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Ann Hayden in bearable Wildwood, Missouri
Wow! how great was that? I had no idea they would let you get so close...The closest I've ever been to a manatee is through channel 6. I'm glad you shared that experience.