{"id":22818,"date":"2015-05-10T13:30:12","date_gmt":"2015-05-10T17:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/?p=22818"},"modified":"2020-01-03T15:05:10","modified_gmt":"2020-01-03T20:05:10","slug":"sanibel-island-mothers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/10\/sanibel-island-mothers\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanibel Island Mothers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adult-mother-bobcat-with-baby-kitten-sanibel-island-florida.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-attachment-id=\"16316\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/24\/three-sanibel-bobcat-kittens-and-their-mamma\/adult-mother-bobcat-with-baby-kitten-sanibel-island-florida\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adult-mother-bobcat-with-baby-kitten-sanibel-island-florida.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DMC-ZS25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1377335529&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Kirby Rambo Collections, Inc&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;adult mother bobcat with baby kitten sanibel island florida&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"adult mother bobcat with baby kitten sanibel island florida\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;adult mother bobcat with baby kitten sanibel island florida&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;adult mother bobcat with baby kitten sanibel island florida&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adult-mother-bobcat-with-baby-kitten-sanibel-island-florida.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adult-mother-bobcat-with-baby-kitten-sanibel-island-florida-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Wild adult bobcat kitten with mother on Sanibel Island, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-16316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adult-mother-bobcat-with-baby-kitten-sanibel-island-florida-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adult-mother-bobcat-with-baby-kitten-sanibel-island-florida.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Mothers Day to you and to all of the island moms that make Sanibel so special&#8230; like this BOBCAT mamma and her three BOBCAT KITTENS I was honored to see and photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bobcat-mother-3-kittens-sanibel-florida-nature1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-attachment-id=\"16323\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/24\/three-sanibel-bobcat-kittens-and-their-mamma\/bobcat-mother-3-kittens-sanibel-florida-nature-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bobcat-mother-3-kittens-sanibel-florida-nature1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DMC-ZS25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1377336324&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Kirby Rambo Collections, Inc&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Bobcat mother 3 kittens sanibel florida nature&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bobcat mother 3 kittens sanibel florida nature\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Bobcat mother 3 kittens sanibel florida nature&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Bobcat mother 3 kittens sanibel florida nature&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bobcat-mother-3-kittens-sanibel-florida-nature1.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bobcat-mother-3-kittens-sanibel-florida-nature1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Sanibel Bobcat with 3 kittens in Florida  backyard \" class=\"wp-image-16323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bobcat-mother-3-kittens-sanibel-florida-nature1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/Bobcat-mother-3-kittens-sanibel-florida-nature1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It was such a thrill to witness (through a screened window) this special moment &nbsp;while she taught her kittens how to navigate the island. To read the whole story <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/24\/three-sanibel-bobcat-kittens-and-their-mamma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bobcat-with-3-kittens-sanibel-island-florida-wildlife.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" data-attachment-id=\"16319\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/2013\/08\/24\/three-sanibel-bobcat-kittens-and-their-mamma\/bobcat-with-3-kittens-sanibel-island-florida-wildlife\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bobcat-with-3-kittens-sanibel-island-florida-wildlife.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;DMC-ZS25&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1377335093&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Kirby Rambo Collections, Inc&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;19.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;bobcat with 3 kittens sanibel island florida wildlife&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"bobcat with 3 kittens sanibel island florida wildlife\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;bobcat with 3 kittens sanibel island florida wildlife&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bobcat-with-3-kittens-sanibel-island-florida-wildlife.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bobcat-with-3-kittens-sanibel-island-florida-wildlife-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Wild Bobcat teaching 3 kittens on Sanibel Island Florida \" class=\"wp-image-16319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bobcat-with-3-kittens-sanibel-island-florida-wildlife-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/bobcat-with-3-kittens-sanibel-island-florida-wildlife.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the quick video of them I took while shaking with excitement&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Psv0gIY3SPc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh and I have another video of a mother and her babies&#8230; An OCTOPUS with her babies hatching! For the whole story <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/2011\/04\/01\/octopus-hatching-babies-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fKJ8Z3UeSPE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To honor another mother, please remember that we are now in SEA TURTLE nesting season May through October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Female-Sea-Turtle-fun-fact-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"22822\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/10\/sanibel-island-mothers\/female-sea-turtle-fun-fact\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Female-Sea-Turtle-fun-fact-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"500,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Kirby Rambo Collections Inc&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Female Sea Turtle fun fact&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Female Sea Turtle fun fact\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Female Sea Turtle fun fact&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Female-Sea-Turtle-fun-fact-1.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Female-Sea-Turtle-fun-fact-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Female Sea Turtle fun fact\" class=\"wp-image-22822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Female-Sea-Turtle-fun-fact-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Female-Sea-Turtle-fun-fact-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/Female-Sea-Turtle-fun-fact-1.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these simple guidelines, you can do your part to ensure the survival of these magnificent creatures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Turn off or shield lights near the beaches. Artificial beach lighting can inhibit female sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. Most beachfront lighting issues can be addressed by turning off all unnecessary lights, repositioning or modifying light fixtures, or closing blinds and drapes.<\/li><li>Remove furniture and other items from the beach and dune area, when not in use, between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. Items left on the beach including beach furniture, toys and trash may provide barriers to nesting or result in entanglement and predation of hatchlings.<\/li><li>Level all sandcastles and fill any holes dug during play. These are fine during the day but may pose additional hazards at night. Please leave the beach as you found it, so that sea turtles and hatchlings are not hindered on their way to nest or to the water.<\/li><li>Pick up all trash. Sea turtles mistakenly eat debris, especially plastic, which results in death.<\/li><li>Honor the leash law. All dogs on the beach must be on a leash and not allowed to disturb nesting turtles or hatchlings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2015\/05\/pam-and-her-mom-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-attachment-id=\"22824\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/2015\/05\/10\/sanibel-island-mothers\/pam-and-her-mom-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/pam-and-her-mom-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;pam and her mom&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pam and her mom\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;pam and her mom&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.iloveshelling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/pam-and-her-mom-1.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/static.iloveshelling.com\/uploads\/2015\/05\/pam-and-her-mom-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"pam and her mom\" class=\"wp-image-22824\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Mother&#8217;s Day, Mom!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Mothers Day to you and to all of the island moms that make Sanibel so special&#8230; like this BOBCAT mamma and her three BOBCAT KITTENS I was honored to see and photograph. 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