Photos from Mayport, Florida

Mayport, Florida, is one of the few remaining fishing villages in Florida.  Located at the mouth of the St. John's River, it is a place where shrimp boats dock and charter fishing boats are based.

A rustic home in Mayport, Florida

The village is also the location of my favorite seafood shack:  Singleton's Sea Food Shack.

Singleton's Sea Food Shack in Mayport, Florida

The little village attracts all kinds of cats thanks to all the fishing activity.  They are an interesting topic for photography.  But, never try to touch a feral cat.  It can cause all kinds of problems for you and the cat.

A well fed, semi-feral, cat in Mayport, Florida

These guys are content to hank out and wait for their boat to come in.  It's hot outside, but they've got it made in the shade.

All the cool cats hang out in Mayport, Florida

It's been over 40 years since I took Marine Science Summer School classes in Mayport.  Even then, there were plenty of cats making their homes in the area. While they were mostly healthy and well-fed, our teachers advised us not to touch them or handle them since they were all quite capable of kicking our asses.