Here are some images from the lovely Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Florida's Gulf Coast, March 13, 2011. According to the Absolutely Florida website, “Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, a showcase for Florida wildlife, offers visitors a rare opportunity to observe these native animals, birds and plants in their natural setting. … The park serves as a rehabilitation center and refuge for endangered West Indian Manatees that have been orphaned or injured in the wild and also for manatees that have been born in captivity. The natural spring environment allows them an opportunity to re-acclimate themselves to a more natural environment before they are returned to the wild." Images copyright by Alan Sheckter / AlSheck@comcast.net. Images may not be republished without documented consent from the photographer.