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.

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

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.

Christmas Comes Early for Margaret

Margaret and Patty are frequent passengers and always a blast to be with. Margaret's family surprised her with an early Christmas present.   It was a trip with Capt. Brian. Another surprise was finding a seahorse. Margaret gasped and stopped talking, then took two steps back in disbelief when she saw a seahorse. We also found many starfish. Last week the winds were intense and brought in many new gifts from the sea. Patty found a piece of a junonia, two babies ears, a lot of sea urchins and many other ocean treats. It was a fun filled afternoon with two fun energetic beachcombers. Merry Christmas Margaret!

                      Capt Brian