Category: Nature

Coastal nature, wildlife, & outdoor exploration around the Florida-Georgia border.

Giant Silk Moths Are Fascinating To See Firsthand

The beautiful, green Luna moth (a North American giant silk moth), photographed by Amelia Island Living (Fernandina Beach, Florida).
The beautiful, green Luna moth (one of the giant silk moths), photographed by Amelia Island Living (Fernandina Beach, Florida).

Supersized moths — Luna and Polyphemus — are amazing to discover!

Springtime Event May 2023 — Wild Amelia Nature Festival

Great Horned Owl Juvenile. Fort Clinch State Park (Photo: March 2023 by AmeliaIslandLiving.com).
Great Horned Owl Juvenile. Fort Clinch State Park (Photo: March 2023 by AmeliaIslandLiving.com).

The Wild Amelia Nature Festival is happening this year May 19-21, 2023.

TROLLEY TOUR: Learn About Fernandina’s Heritage Trees

Heritage tree in Fernandina Beach. Photo by AmeliaIslandLiving.com.
One of Fernandina's huge heritage trees (10th & Ash Street). Photo: AmeliaIslandLiving.com

APRIL 2023 EVENTS — The Amelia Tree Conservancy has some special 10th anniversary events — trolley tour, keynote speaker and photo contest.

CITIZENS SCIENCE — 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count

Male Painted Bunting, Amelia Island, Florida. This one photographed in a backyard on this barrier island at the Florida-Georgia border. Photo by Amelia Island Living magazine, Nassau County, FL.

While the event’s name includes “backyard,” count birds any place you choose.