Wildlife
The Manatee River has a variety of different wildlife living within and around the river. Wildlife that can be found within the river include manatees, alligators, and various types of fish. Since Manatee River Estuary is widely used for commercial fishing many regulations apply. Everything from fin fish and invertebrates to bait and food shrimp are harvested for commercial fishing, therefore, many commercial fishing regulations apply. As the name would suggest, there are also many manatees found within the river. These mammals prefer warm water so they move throughout the river towards the warmest areas depending on the season.
There are many birds that can be found around the Manatee River. Some of the birds found such as the wood stork are considered endangered species. A few of the birds are considered threatened such as the snowy plover, bald eagle, Florida scrub-jay, and peregrine falcon. Other common birds that can be seen around the Manatee River include cattle egret, white ibis, great blue heron, and yellow-crowned night heron.
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