White Pelicans are definitely "snow birds"(Notice how small the cormorants are in comparison.)
Snowy Egrets face into the wind(SNOWY?? - look at their snowshoes.)
Photos by Patricia Jones
Drenched great blue heron
Monday, August 31, 2009
Coming this Winter....
White Pelicans are definitely "snow birds"(Notice how small the cormorants are in comparison.)
Snowy Egrets face into the wind(SNOWY?? - look at their snowshoes.)
Photos by Patricia Jones
Drenched great blue heronSunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Venice Jetty - Before Repair
Venice Inlet provides access from the Gulf of Mexico to Roberts Bay and the Inland Waterway. The town of Nokomis lies north of the inlet and Venice to the south.
The Gulf waters north of the jetty are calm enough for people to swim and sunbathe on Nokomis Beach.
Fisherman think the catch is great here.
The huge rocks protecting the jetty sides are falling into the inlet and in need of replacement. The work will begin soon in early September 2009.
Wave action upon the jetty from the Gulf has caused much of the erosion.
Boats speeding through the jetty have added to the erosion.
The Gulf waters north of the jetty are calm enough for people to swim and sunbathe on Nokomis Beach.
Fisherman think the catch is great here.
The huge rocks protecting the jetty sides are falling into the inlet and in need of replacement. The work will begin soon in early September 2009.
Wave action upon the jetty from the Gulf has caused much of the erosion.
Boats speeding through the jetty have added to the erosion.
Live Cam for Jetties
Watch Venice Jetties live here:
http://www.beachlive.com/beach-weather-cams/beach/venice-jetties-(north)_24369
Perhaps, we'll be able to see work on bolstering up the jetties this week.
(It appears that other West Coast webcams are planned, but not yet available.)
http://www.beachlive.com/beach-weather-cams/beach/venice-jetties-(north)_24369
Perhaps, we'll be able to see work on bolstering up the jetties this week.
(It appears that other West Coast webcams are planned, but not yet available.)
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Kayak Outing: Robinson Preserve, Sat., Aug 29
*Aug 29 Robinson Preserve/Manatee Co 9am-1pm $30mem-$35non-mem
Leisurely paddling and observation. Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc, are supplied. If you haven’t used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going.
Call John at (941)966-7308 for reservations. Members who own a kayak and life vests are welcome to go on trips marked with an asterisk(*) for a $5 donation to ALS.
See: http://sealitsoc.blogspot.com/search?q=robinson+preserve
for a previous trip report.
Leisurely paddling and observation. Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc, are supplied. If you haven’t used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going.
Call John at (941)966-7308 for reservations. Members who own a kayak and life vests are welcome to go on trips marked with an asterisk(*) for a $5 donation to ALS.
See: http://sealitsoc.blogspot.com/search?q=robinson+preserve
for a previous trip report.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Point of Rocks Kayak Trip: Aug 27
Turtle Beach/Point of Rocks paddle/snorkel 8:30am -11-30am
Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc supplied. If you haven’t used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going. Members who own a kayak and life vests are welcome to go on this trip for a $5 donation to ALS.
Cost is $20 members, $25 non-members.
Call John at (941)966-7308 for reservations.
Here's a nice video of "Point of Rocks". (Turn your sound off before watching)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpq3UeLaFsQ
Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc supplied. If you haven’t used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going. Members who own a kayak and life vests are welcome to go on this trip for a $5 donation to ALS.
Cost is $20 members, $25 non-members.
Call John at (941)966-7308 for reservations.
Here's a nice video of "Point of Rocks". (Turn your sound off before watching)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpq3UeLaFsQ
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Our Environment -- who's in charge
http://www.pnj.com/article/99999999/NEWS10/90821015
- Pensacola News Journal
- Pensacola News Journal
August 25 : Kayak N. Longboat Key & Sister Keys
Leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means. Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc. are supplied. If you haven’t used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going. Call John at (941)966-7308 for reservations.
Cost is $20 members, $25 non-members.
Cost is $20 members, $25 non-members.
Photo: Google EarthBeach Access: 2825 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
There are about 4 parking spaces in the lot on the beach side of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Thus, parking signs will direct you to the Longboat Key Town Hall east off Gulf of Mexico. 
There you can park in the lot on the west side of the building where you will see the "beach access" sign and
... another sign at the NW corner of the parking lot directing you through the bushes, north down the sidewalk, and across Gulf of Mexico Dr ...
to the beach access lot and path to the beach.
Looking to the south, is beautiful sand and surf.
On a hot Saturday afternoon, there are few people on the beach.
Looking north, there are fewer large condos, even fewer people and a beautiful beach.
There you can park in the lot on the west side of the building where you will see the "beach access" sign and
... another sign at the NW corner of the parking lot directing you through the bushes, north down the sidewalk, and across Gulf of Mexico Dr ...
to the beach access lot and path to the beach.
Looking to the south, is beautiful sand and surf.
On a hot Saturday afternoon, there are few people on the beach.
Looking north, there are fewer large condos, even fewer people and a beautiful beach.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
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