Immerse in an ECO-Tour and Experience Southwest Florida Islands by Boat

“Captain Brian Holaway is well versed in the intricacies of our unmatched locale. He can guide to and through a multitude of out-of-the way tidal creeks, bayous, keys and islands. More important is his passionate interest and respect for the region. With unique insights from his many explorations and his studies, not only does he identify the birds and wildlife that inhabit our semi-tropical watery land, but he explains their interconnectedness to their environment and each other. In addition, he shares the fascinating history of rugged people who came long before us: Florida Native Indians, the Calusa, the Spanish, the Cubans, early homesteaders, and the wisdom evident in the growth of their culture.

You will come away with great enjoyment and a new understanding of this beautiful place and its history.”

Historian, Betty Anholt
Author of Sanibel’s Story

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Exploring On A Beautiful Morning






















 The stars were aligned and it was a wonderful morning of walking in the mud. Many excellent shells were collected and NO live shells were collected. Walking the flats is always a learning experience.   Kathy and Carol were excited to learn about this unique ecosystem. Carol made many new finds and Kathy loved just being out there. Carol found a beautiful true tulip, rose tellins and a few whelks. Kathy also found a few whelks, Morton egg cockles, a perfect banded tulip and many more. It is always fun to see the shells live in their environment.  It was a beautiful morning with two happy shellers.
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Monday, December 16, 2013

The Magnificent Frigatebird













 All you have to do is watch when nature presents itself. This is just what my good friends Nancy and Brian Johnson did on our recent trip exploring the islands. There were over 150 of my favorite birds flying overhead. We watched and took many photos. I never tire of watching this bird on the wing. The ironic part of it all, it was less than 400 yards from where I helped one of these birds out of the water last year. Watching nature can present itself in many different ways, having your eyes open is half the battle.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Wider Horizons For Captain Brian











Today was the first day with a new camera lens.  I am very excited to show you some of my photography with this new wide angle 12x24 lens. I have a lot to learn and look forward to the process.  I can't wait for the summer clouds to appear through this lens,  meanwhile I look forward to capturing the last light in the Everglades. Hope you enjoy the new perspective.
          Capt Brian
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Exploring On A Warm December Day


















What a day on the water with Dick and Sherri from Texas. We started the trip by seeing dolphin not far from the marina. We then spent the morning exploring the flats looking at live shells and finding some good species that were not alive. Sherri found a live cone shell. I have never seen a live cone on the flats. We then found another.  What a treat to see something you have never seen before in the wild. Next it was off to lunch at the Tarpon lodge for lunch. After lunch we went to favorite island number one where we spent the rest of the afternoon.  We covered a lot of area on this trip and collected many different species for an unseasonably warm December day.
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