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The Magnificent Frigatebird

17 Dec The Magnificent Frigatebird

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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.
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.

4 Comments
  • Karen Blackford
    Posted at 10:17h, 18 December

    Dang! Look at all those friggin frigates! Whenever I see one I always remember the time you rescued that poor bird who would have surely met his demise had your paths not crossed. It was right place right time for that frigate.

  • Nancy
    Posted at 10:17h, 18 December

    You were so excited about those frigatebirds – they were quite an amazing sight!! Great pictures!! It was such a calm day. Even Boca Grande Pass was like glass. All of the dolphin surrounding the boat were something we have never experienced before. Absolutely awesome!!!!! Mother Nature was good to us that day. Another great day one the water with our favorite Captain. Looking forward to our next adventure!!!!!

  • Capt. Brian Holaway
    Posted at 04:34h, 21 December

    Nancy, It was a great day on the water!

  • Nancy
    Posted at 21:34h, 29 December

    As Kiara and Dalayna would say with a huge smile and twinkling eyes, "It was the best day EVER!" 🙂 We have had a lot of those kind of days with you!