It's not unusual to see COWNOSE RAYS swimming along Sanibel's shoreline... but this was the first time we witnessed a beautiful SPOTTED EAGLE RAY surfing along the coast near shore today. I got him on video so you can see too! We saw this guy half way between Blind Pass and Bowman's Beach while participating in the 2012 Coastal Cleanup organized by SCCF. It was really fun but I'll show you photos of that later since I can't wait another minute to show you Spot, The Sanibel SPOTTED EAGLE RAY. See Spot swim! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZvZqCn6sRo Okay, I know... I've gotten lots of requests for more cyber shelling so to hold yall over, we saw this on our walk today.... find as many as you can! …
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Zippy Mini Seashells Video
These are just a few little minis that we found along the beach in the tidal pools at low tide on Sanibel. Obviously they are empty without their original inhabitants. Sometimes after the mollusk dies and leaves the shell empty, another creature takes up residency.... HERMIT CRABS! Check out this short video of these little mini shells inhabited by tiny crazy hermit crabs zipping here and there. They are so cute, aren't they? I just love seeing that little WENTLETRAP running around! heehee Here are a few more we found that didn't have any live creatures inside them that we were able to bring home. Please remember, do not take any shell with a live animal inside it. It's not fair to kill them and it's against the law here in Lee County. While Clark and I were walking along the surf line looking for minis, we had a fella that swam along us for quite some time... …
Bald Eagles Enjoy Lunch at The Dunes (video)
Two BALD EAGLES were enjoying their lunch at The Dunes Golf and Tennis Club yesterday.....and I got them on video too! I had some requests for more video after I posted the COWNOSE RAYS video but I can't believe I got this close to these breathtaking birds this week as well. After I captured the rays, I've had my video camera practically attached to me so I never miss a moment. It's a good thing since one of the EAGLES let us pass him in the golf cart while he ate his fish for lunch. It's been a good week....I think Mother Nature is helping us celebrating Earth Day all week long. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABrTSbOHgZ0 …
