Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center
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We saw this bird standing in the ditch along the road on our way
into the viewing center.
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The smoke stacks at the Big Bend power station.
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The manatees in the water near the Big Bend power station.
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A closer look at the manatees swimming gently in the water.
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Another look at the manatee's swimming in front of the power
station.
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The nose of a manatee poking out of the water.
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The view from the end of the 900' pier.
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A sign warning boaters of the possible presence of manatees in
the water.
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A couple of homes that overlook the Gulf of Mexico and the power
station. Talk about conflicting views!
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Look closely and you can see a ray swimming through the water.
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