Heron Watching as We Drift By in Mud Key

     With the winds down the other day, I had a chance to get back to the Mud Keys just north of Boca Chica Key.  This is one of those places that is just filled with nature and in general, one of my favorite places to just drift with the tides.  This is the first time since Irma that I have had the time to get back to Mud Key.  It was damaged by Irma, especially the mangroves, but some 16 months later the regrowth of the mangroves is apparent.  Still it is a great place to get out and enjoy all of the sights.  Nature has such a great way of naturally recovering.  This beautiful Heron was perched at waters edge surrounded by the regrowing mangroves.