A wonderful hard-sand, flat beach in St. Augustine where you can ride bikes for miles.
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Royal Terns (Thalasseus maximus)
Standing on the quartz-white sands of Siesta Key or watching the sunset over Sarasota Bay, one cannot miss the loud, rhythmic “keary-keary” calls of the Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus). With their shaggy black crests and dagger-like orange bills, these birds are as much a fixture of the Sarasota landscape as the palm trees and the […]
Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a place where time seems to have folded in on itself. As the largest and southernmost of Georgia’s Golden Isles, it offers a rare glimpse into a coastal wilderness that has largely escaped the high-rise sprawl characterizing much of the American Atlantic seaboard. Accessible only by boat, the island is a […]
Steve’s McCurdy’s Comedy Debut
Nerve-wracking, but fun… https://youtu.be/NVjIUodJYIU?si=0ITBdJ7OJGKJS7Id
Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
The Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) is a small songbird that, at first glance, doesn’t seem to fit the typical mold of a Florida resident. With its distinctive black and white plumage, golden nape, and unique “bubbling” song, the Bobolink is more commonly associated with the lush meadows and prairies of the Midwest and Northeast. Yet, every […]
Okefenokee Swamp
The Okefenokee Swamp is a truly remarkable and enigmatic natural wonder. Spanning over 400,000 acres, it is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the United States, and it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, recognized for its outstanding natural and cultural significance. As I’ve explored this captivating landscape over the years, I’ve been […]
The Alligator Farm in St. Augustine
The Alligator Farm, as it’s affectionately known by locals, has been a beloved institution in St. Augustine for well over a century. Established in 1893, it is one of the oldest continuously operating alligator farms in the United States, and it has evolved over the decades to become a premier zoological and educational facility, attracting […]
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis)
The Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is one of North America’s most magnificent and enduring avian species. Known for its tall stature, hauntingly beautiful calls, and elegant courtship displays, this bird is a striking presence across the wetlands, marshes, and prairies it inhabits. Key Facts The Sandhill Crane is a large, heavily built wading bird that […]