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It's Manatee Viewing Season At Blue Springs Florida | Nature Walk, Wildlife & Over 200 Manatees!

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TheTimTracker
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👁️ 61K views📅 8 years ago⏱️ 15:22

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The creator visits Blue Springs State Park in Florida during the winter to observe manatee season. The video documents the presence of over 200 manatees that migrate to the warm springs to escape the cold river water. The creator highlights various aspects of the park, including the biological characteristics of manatees, such as their status as mammals and their social behaviors. The footage shows manatees swimming near the banks and discusses the regulations in place to protect them, including speed limits and propeller guards on vessels. Beyond wildlife viewing, the creator explores the historical elements of the park, visiting an old house and discussing the history of the land. The video concludes with advice for visitors, such as checking park capacity and understanding that swimming activities are suspended during the peak manatee season from November through March.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

one of the greatest things about living in Florida or even visiting Florida is definitely a wildlife we've got alligators manatees snakes turtles squirrels raccoons armadillos

if you're coming to swim because swimming is really fun but make sure that it's open to the swimmers

if you're coming to Blue Springs this time of year there's no mosquitoes there's hardly any bugs it's wonderful in the summer you can go swimming but there are bugs everywhere

Creator's Tips & Advice

Call ahead of time during manatee season because they hit capacity and may stop people from entering.
Check if swimming is permitted, as all water activities are suspended during manatee season.
Expect about an hour-and-a-half drive if coming from the Disney area.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere can I see manatees in Florida?
QWhat is the weather like in Florida during manatee season?
QAre there bugs in Florida during the winter?
QCan you swim in the springs during manatee season?

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