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Frigate Birds

The frigate bird is an offshore species of bird.  This is a bird primarily found soaring through the air far offshore, scanning for a meal or just cruising.  They can also be seen near to shore, as in the pictures below.

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Sea Turtle Nesting Season

That exciting time of year when our endangered sea turtles reproduce is here. Sea turtles nest through the summer months along the white sand beaches of west Florida.  The nesting season lasts from May 1st through October 31st.  During these months female turtles swim up on the beach at night time, dig nests in the sand, deposit eggs, then swim away.   Continue reading Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Radical Grommets

The falling temperatures and moderate breeze made this evening a beautiful one for sailing.  The water temperature is just warm enough for board-shorts.  And surprisingly, the surf from this cold front was ridable for shortboards. Continue reading Radical Grommets