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December at Cayo Costa – Low Tide

14 Dec December at Cayo Costa – Low Tide

Posted at 03:30h in December 2009 Cayo Costa by
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The week started with fog, and lots of it. This time of year we get convection fog, also called Sea fog. This always makes things fun on the water. Well, the fog cleared and wow, just stunning, the light for photography at sunset has been “perfect” . Great conversations were had about the Everglades, a trip I usually make once a year to explore the Glades, checking out spots that I have researched throught out the year. This is one of those trips where it is the Captain Brian’s holiday. I always look forward to the Glades.
The wildlife has been unbelievibile, two days ago I saw seven Bald Eagles, two, I heard the distinct call before I saw them. There must be 600 white Pelicans between Captiva and Cayo Costa. Today the water was so clear, I could see a 5 foot shark in 6 feet of water. It reminded me of May, my favorite month. Things here on the Island are pretty slow, but certanily the wildlife knows nothing about that. Every day is a new day, you never know what you will see.
Brian Holaway
relaxandexplore@gmail.com

I have been a Shelling Guide to Cayo Costa State Park since 1995. Many people know me as the Shelling Guide and Captain with Captiva Cruises over the past 20 years. In 2016 I began solely offering private small boat charters to the islands of Pine Island Sound including Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Pine Island and North Captiva. I am a certified Florida Master Naturalist, licensed USCG Captain, avocational photographer, seashell enthusiast and passionate about the history, people and culture of Southwest Florida, especially Cayo Costa. I volunteer as a member of Friends of Cayo Costa State Park and have great respect for the heritage of Cayo Costa. My goal is to provide guests with an overall experience and appreciation for the waters, islands, shells, plants, marine life, wildlife, history and people of this unique area of Southwest Florida.

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  • Anonymous
    Posted at 00:08h, 22 December

    Cool!