Category: Nature

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

Spoonbill Pond Naturalist Tours, Big Talbot Island

White Pelicans Flock Spoonbill Pond Big Talbot Island
White Pelicans At Spoonbill Pond, Big Talbot Island

A wonderful place for bird observation is Spoonbill Pond, located at Amelia Island’s southern doorstep. Monthly free tours, learn more…

Gopher Tortoise Study On Cumberland Island

A study of gopher tortoises has been underway for four years on Cumberland Island. Watch interesting video, learn why fire benefits this species and pine habitat.

Coastal Nature’s Wild Pops of Purple

Here’s a look at some wild and pretty purple blooms and berries that can be seen around Amelia Island as summer wanes into fall.

Sea Turtle Nests Shatter Previous Record

Sea Turtle Nest Along Dunes, Amelia Island
Sea Turtle Nest

The number of Amelia Island sea turtle nests through June 30, 2019 has shattered the previous nesting record set back in 2016 for the same time period through June, and by quite a lot.