Rainbow River – December 18, 2021

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Winter on the Withlacoochee

Looking for longer distances for my PT (Physical Therapy) paddles, we put in at Dena’s private homeowners’ launch on the Rainbow River and paddled downstream to the Goldendale ramp on the Withlacoochee River.

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A Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) drying his wings
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“Lucky” the one-legged Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias)
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Boat houses and homes are being decorated for the holidays
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The Cormorant nesting tree looks bare.
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This boat got stuck under the bridge while we were taking at break at Blue Run.
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Great Blue Heron on a Wood Duck box
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The clear waters of the Rainbow …
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… versus the dark tannin waters of the Withlacoochee
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An interesting kayak rack on the Withlacoochee
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Entering the marshes of Lake Rousseau
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Goldendale boat ramp. Dock, concrete ramp on 1 side, grassy launch on the other. Perfect!