Capt. Brian's Observations On The Water

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

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Cayo Costa from the Gulf of Mexico

Today the moon is full and the gulf was calm.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Perfect Beach Weather

The weather has been absolutely beautiful the last two days. The water is starting to get clear and also warming up. The water tempeture is 68 degrees.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

I enjoyed taking photos of places I have observed before and found some new ones that I have never seen before. I was busy taking pictures of the sea grape leaves lost in thought when I got tangled / scraped by a nicker bean vine. The vine was somewhere I have not seen this plant before. The nicker bean is a favorite shrub of mine that produces a seed pod that you occasionally find on the beach. The seed pod is also called a "sea pearl". I never tire of the smooth sea pearl. The sunset on the water tonight was equally satisfying. The moon was half full in the daylight hours. I gave Van Morrison a rest and let Neil Young sing Harvest Moon as the wake of the boat found the shore of Captiva Island.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Beach Walk on Cayo Costa

The more the beaches change, the more more they stay the same . These photos were taken at one of my favorite places on Cayo Costa. You never know what you will find. Can you find the baby octopus in the cockle shell?

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Great Blue Heron

The great blue heron is the tallest of the Florida wading birds. This guy was standing in shallow water enjoying the sun on his feathery long body.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Dolphin's

The dolphin are always great to see. This week they were very playful. I observed and took many photos of these playful mammal's.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

The bird life in Southwest Florida is superb. Today I enjoyed taking photos of this feisty snowy egret and a great egret. They were uncommonly together for this photo. The photo of the birds over the water are willit's. They went by the dock twice as I was leaving . I turned back around and took over 20 shots of this large group of willit's. Some time you need to just look right in front of you for the best photos. Today was one of those days. Watching the willits fly low on the water, I was reminded of an old Willie Nelson song," Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground."

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