River Rampage ~ The Wildlife ~ Photo Essay

June 01, 2009 12:34 PM EDT (Updated: June 01, 2009 02:46 PM EDT)

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(The other parts of this series say the same thing. So if you've read it on another part, you can skip straight down to the photos.)

I was unsure of how I was going to do this, but since there were so many fantastic photos from the River Rampage I decided to divide it up into categories: The Scenery, The People, and The Wildlife (although the last two categories can overlap…that was a JOKE, people).

The River Rampage started out innocently enough. It was a celebration for my sister, Kay, and our Dad. They share the same birthday and it is much more fun to combine the celebration. There aren’t too many that can say they share a sister-father birthday. So with the party planned, I sent out these invites:

You're invited to attend the birthday party of the year (hehehe). Please be aware there will be NO dumping in the river this year....(well sure you can tip over kayaks <mom> or fall out of boats, but please don't crap in the river ahahahahahaha). Anyway, here's the information:

River Rampage

Party in honor of: Dad and Kay (Happy Birthday to you both)

Day: Saturday, May 30

Where: The riverhouse (call me for directions if you need them)

Time: Show up whenever you want.

Bring your swimsuits....sombreros...sunscreen.....and smiles.

We will have the food cooked between 1 & 2 (fast time <EST for those that don't know>).

The party will continue until those drinking fall out in a drunken stupor or we all have to leave to get back home....regardless BYOB if you're drinking the leaded stuff. The sodas and kool-aid will be supplied. Hope to see you all there. Please RSVP (by email or phone) so we will have enough steaks (the other white meat)....hahahaha.

Disclaimer: All characters contained in this email are REAL and based on live persons. Do not seek putative damages from the sender of this email, she is broke and unable to afford any lawsuits, etc, etc. However, if you wish to praise her efforts...send virtual hugs...or words of comfort, encouragement, suggestions, questions or concerns... you may do so...her email and phone are both in working order and able to receive such.

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Needless, to say we had a blast. Now come look at the wildlife I captured.

This guy was busy drying his wings.

Far up, we spotted this HUGE nest and I would have loved to been able to get up there and take a look inside.

Nearby, this guy was keeping watch and when someone would venture too close to the nest....he would make enough noise to run the bravest away. Not to mention, those talons were enough to keep me away. However, he is one majestic bird!

This guy was lurking around and was just too camera shy to give me a full body shot. He wasn't very big, so I'm sure his mom was not too far away. I just didn't get a chance to capture her.

My sister and I decided to kayak down a little passage and we were lucky enough to see these little guys. Aren't they adorable?

What you do not see here, but will surely see if you ever decide to go to the Wakulla River, is turtles, manatee, more species of birds, snakes, and all kinds of fish.

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