Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

We took a trip to Pelican Island, Sebastian, FL

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge 

is a United States National Wildlife Refuge located just off the western coast of Orchid Island in the Indian River Lagoon east of Sebastian, Florida. The refuge consists of a 3-acre (12,000 m²) island that includes an additional 2.5 acres (10,000 m²) of surrounding water and is located off the east coast of Florida of the Indian River Lagoon. Established by an executive order of President Theodore Roosevelt on March 14, 1903, Pelican Island was the first national wildlife refuge in the United States. It was created to protect egrets and other birds from extinction by plume hunters.

Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge holds hundreds of species of animals including birds, fish, plants, and mammals. The wetlands of Pelican Island are a major ecological system supporting the huge biological diversity. Fifteen federally listed threatened and endangered species live in Pelican Island NWR and around Indian River Lagoon. Of the endangered species, West Indian Manatees and sea turtles occupy parts of the lagoon. Around the lagoon in the refuge are two Wood Stork refuges. These birds along with other wading birds that nest on the island thrive on the tremendous fish population. Pelican Island is home to many nesting birds including Brown Pelicans, Great Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Reddish Egrets, Great Blue Heron, Little Blue Heron, Tricolored Heron, Black-crowned Night Heron, American White Ibis, Glossy Ibis, Double-crested Cormorant, Anhinga, and American Oystercatcher.

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Florida Panhandle Sea Shores

Lot of sea birds are sitting on a sand bank

Pretty nature scenes at the shores of the Gulf of Mexico

Carrabelle's sea shores with shallow water

Hi my friends,

thank you all so much for the many nice comments you've made to my last post. I knew it you'll like the beach scene photos :)

We are arrived at the Space Coast - again. Heavy rain is pouring down just now, you can say: it's raining cats and dogs :) that's a free wash off of our RV....LOL...

I have to cut off my laptop.... it's lightning to much!
See ya' later.... :)

Susanne

A Visit to the Dry Tortugas - Series 6

Take a ride with this small airplane for visiting the Dry Tortugas Islands or catch the Ferry early in the morning.

This picture is the view from the top of Fort Jefferson and it gives me a feeling of eternity, peace and freedom: only blue water, clouds and horizon where ever your eyes are looking around.

After a very intresting guided tour in Fort Jefferson, take a walk on the walls all around the fort and enjoy nature, sunshine and the blue color of the water. You also will see many snorklers enjoying the crystal clear underwater scene.

It's just a perfect day out there - another part of paradise!

The white sandbar is the bird sanctuary across from Fort Jefferson.

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This picture reflects the image of "freedom" in every way. It was made on my last Dry Tortugas trip.

Reif fuer die Insel......? Abgeschiedenheit, Ruhe und Erholung waeren garantiert auf dieser kleinen Insel! Ja richtig gelesen: waeren... wenn es nicht ein Naturschutzgebiet (Vogelreservat) waere, draussen auf den Dry Tortugas, 152Km SW von Key West gelegen.