Manatees in the canals

I've been enjoying the manatees in the canals here the last couple of weeks.

We don't have manatee in our canal system every year, and I've never seen the numbers that have been in here this year.  The other unusual thing is the length of time that they have stayed.

This winter has been unusually warm (until this past week!) so the manatees aren't all congregated in their normal places.  I'm glad they are visiting us!