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Photos of White Ibis at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Beach

July 5, 2016 at 2:42 PM / ACTIVITIES, Beaches, Delnor-Wiggins Pass, FEATURED VIDEOS, Florida State Parks, Nature & Eco

White ibises are a common site at the beaches of Southwest Florida. These 2 ibises were photographed by Robb Stan, on the shore of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, FL. The white ibis is one of the most numerous wading birds in Florida, and common elsewhere in the southeast. Highly sociable at all seasons, roosting and feeding in flocks, nesting in large colonies. When groups wade through shallows, probing with their long bills, other wading birds such as egrets […]

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Aerial Video of the Abandoned Cape Romano Dome House

April 27, 2016 at 3:51 PM / ACTIVITIES, AERIALS, FEATURED VIDEOS, Nature & Eco, NOW & THEN, Outdoor Recreation

Over the years, the history of this futuristic looking home has become an urban legend, and the domes have gained an almost cult-like following. Some have said the domes look like giant Scrubbing Bubbles. Rumors about the domes went as far as claiming they had been left behind by extra terrestrials. The domes were built on the southern tip of Cape Romano in 1980 by retired independent oil producer, Bob Lee, as a DIY project. The dome home was ahead […]

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Aerial Video Footage of Sand Dollar Island at Tigertail Beach – Marco Island, FL

March 17, 2016 at 12:32 PM / ACTIVITIES, AERIALS, Beaches, Collier County Parks, FEATURED VIDEOS, Nature & Eco, Outdoor Recreation, Public Parks, Wildlife Preserves

Tigertail Beach has a distinct split personality. You pay $8 to park and come to a clean and well-kept park with changing rooms, a first-rate snack bar, a great playground and a concession stand that rents kayaks, stand up paddleboards and other beach gear. This developed part of the park faces onto a salt-water lagoon. Cross the lagoon, however, and you leave development behind. Sand Dollar Island is three miles of beach with soft white sand, sand dollars and a […]

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Exclusive Aerial Video of Marco Island’s Tigertail Beach

March 16, 2016 at 12:05 PM / ACTIVITIES, AERIALS, Beaches, Collier County Parks, FEATURED VIDEOS, Kayak & Canoe, Nature & Eco, Public Parks, SUP Rentals & Lessons, Wildlife Preserves

Enjoy this exclusive bird’s-eye view of Marco Island’s Tigertail Beach, captured by the SWFL-TV PeliCam. Experience 32 acres of one of the world’s most important habitats for wintering and nesting shorebirds. Listed in the Great Florida Birding Trail Guide as one of the best all-around birding locations in southwest Florida. Explore the tidal lagoon that separates the Tigertail Beach Park from the state managed Big Marco Pass Critical Wildlife Area popularly known as the Sand Dollar Spit. The lagoon is […]

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American White Ibis Nesting with Chicks

September 5, 2015 at 1:53 PM / ACTIVITIES, Naples Zoo, Nature & Eco

The ibis is a common sight in SW Florida. Most of you have seen flocks of them parading throughout the neighborhood, probing lawns in search of food. But how many of you have seen them nesting? In July of 2014, we were fortunate enough to get a shot of a nesting ibis with her chicks at the Naples Zoo. Enjoy! See more of the Naples Zoo bird rookery @ http://swfltv.com/?p=1780

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Unsurpassed 4K Aerial Video of Barefoot Beach Preserve – Naples, FL

July 6, 2015 at 1:00 PM / ACTIVITIES, Beaches, Collier County Parks, Nature & Eco, Outdoor Recreation, Public Parks, SWFL-TV PELICAM AERIALS

Starting above the north end of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, the SWFL-TV PeliCam flies over Wiggins Pass giving you an unsurpassed birds-eye view of the southern half of Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park. The preserve is a 342 acre undeveloped barrier island with 8200′ feet of unspoiled beach and sand dunes. The south end of the park is by far the best part. From parking lot #3, visitors can hike the 1.5 mile looped Saylor Nature Trail where they can […]

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Tricolored Heron Chicks at the Naples Zoo

May 1, 2015 at 12:16 PM / Naples Zoo, Nature & Eco, NOW & THEN, Wildlife Preserves

A medium-sized, slender heron of the southeastern United States, the Tricolored Heron was formerly known as the Louisiana Heron. For years, herons, egrets, ibis, anhingas, and other birds have nested at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens – drawn by the natural protection against tree-climbing predators provided by the giant reptiles of Alligator Bay. This rookery is active in the spring and early summer. Over half a dozen species nest around the bay with an average of around 80 nests. See […]

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Osprey Eating a Fish at the Naples Pier

April 29, 2015 at 2:18 PM / ACTIVITIES, Nature & Eco

What is everybody looking at? If you have ever been to the Naples Pier for sunset, chances are you might have seen this Osprey. Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests, white heads gleaming. learn more about Ospreys @ http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Osprey/id Recorded: April 7th, 2015. Video credit: MyitownTV Video Productions http://myitowntvvideoproduction.com

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Orange Jeep Tours, Your Eco-Adventure Awaits…

April 23, 2015 at 8:39 AM / ACTIVITIES, Nature & Eco, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife Preserves

Eco-adventure in the heart of Southwest Florida! Just a few miles from the popular sugary sand beaches of Naples, Florida, rests thousands of acres of untouched terrain filled with native wildlife. Orange Jeep Tours is one of the top-rated tours on Trip Advisor in the Naples/Ft. Myers area giving visitors the chance to glimpse rare animal species, discover local history and folklore, and have fun while enjoying a 90-minute narrated Jeep tour. It’s a fun activity for the entire family. […]

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Twin White Tiger Brothers, Mali and Tanju | Naples, FL

January 19, 2015 at 2:35 PM / ACTIVITIES, Nature & Eco

We got to see Kowiachobee Animal Preserve’s white tiger twins, Mali and Tanju, at Sunday’s “Pets on Third” event on Third Street South. Man they are getting big! The last time we saw them was in August of 2014. Learn more about Kowiachobee @ http://kowia.com

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Curious Critters of the Gulf at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center

January 15, 2015 at 11:33 AM / ACTIVITIES, Nature & Eco

WGCU Curious Kids, Jaden and Sophie visit the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center to learn about some of the curious creatures that live in the Gulf of Mexico. Does a scorpion fish sting like a scorpion? Did you know that phytoplankton in the ocean produce more oxygen than all of the plants on land combined? Join the kids and discover some fascinating things about marine life. CAST: Sophie and Jaden Produced by Rosie Emery Learn more about WGCU’s Curious Kids […]

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Rescued Loggerhead Sea Turtle Hatchlings Being Released in Naples

January 6, 2015 at 1:27 PM / ACTIVITIES, Beaches, Delnor-Wiggins Pass, Florida State Parks, Nature & Eco

On the morning of August 19th, 2013, a nest of baby loggerhead sea turtles hatched on the dunes of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, Florida. A park employee discovered the hatchlings being attacked by fire ants. Staff members gathered up the survivors and released them that evening. This is the video footage of their release. PLEASE HELP US INCREASE SEA TURTLE AWARENESS BY SHARING THIS VIDEO… Learn more at: http://myfwc.com/research/wildlife/sea-turtles/nesting/loggerhead/ Click here to watch the Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park […]

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Friends of Rookery Bay Guided Kayak Tours | Naples, FL

September 29, 2014 at 9:00 AM / ACTIVITIES, FEATURED VIDEOS, Kayak & Canoe, Nature & Eco

Two-hour guided kayak tours let you explore backwater bays and mangrove forests with an experienced guide and naturalist. Tours provide opportunities to see wildlife such as wading birds, osprey, fish and dolphins. Paddle lazily through the shallows and maze-like mangrove tunnels while learning about your surroundings from an experienced guide and naturalist. Kayak tours are offered from November thru May. Here to tell us more about the tour is Renée Wilson, Communications Coordinator at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. For […]

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Become a Volunteer at Kowiachobee Animal Preserve

September 28, 2014 at 9:10 AM / ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, FEATURED VIDEOS, Nature & Eco, Wildlife Preserves

Kowiachobee Animal Preserve was established and incorporated in May 2001. We received our Non-Profit 501 (C)(3) status on January 18, 2002. Since then we have been working constantly on increasing public awareness and educating people from all walks of life as to the steady decline of certain species of exotic and endangered animals. We not only house and care for exotic animals, but also many small, domestic and farm animals as well. “Respecting All Animals” is the key to their […]

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Meet Buddha The Iguana at Everglades Wonder Gardens

August 7, 2014 at 2:10 PM / ACTIVITIES, Everglades, Everglades Wonder Gardens, Nature & Eco

Established in 1936, Everglades Wonder Gardens is one of the last survivors of Florida’s Golden Age of roadside attractions. The Gardens have been reborn with elements such as dozens of bromeliads, a butterfly house and five large staghorn ferns in addition to legacy specimens, including old growth kapok, shaving brush and African mahogany trees. Nestled among all of this greenery and flowers are new and updated animal exhibits such as a flamingo pond, alligator pool with 40 gators, duck ponds, […]

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The Historic Tropical Gardens at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

July 30, 2014 at 7:50 PM / ACTIVITIES, Naples Zoo, Nature & Eco

The Naples Zoo is located within what began as Dr. Henry Nehrling’s “Tropical Garden,” in 1919. In this video, Naples Zoo’ Director of Conservation, Tim Tetzlaff talks about the zoo’s colorful history. This year, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens celebrates four anniversaries: 95 years as a botanical garden; 60 years being open to the public; 45 years as a zoo; and 10 years since the vote to purchase the land. It’s been a wild 95 years with an even more […]

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The Alligator Pond at Everglades Wonder Gardens

July 27, 2014 at 5:58 PM / ACTIVITIES, Everglades, Everglades Wonder Gardens, Nature & Eco, Wildlife Preserves

Your heart pounds as you slowly walk across the swinging bridge, staring down into the eyes of 40 hungry alligators. The alligator pond at Everglades Wonder Gardens is one of the top attractions, luring visitors from all over the world! This is one of the few locations in Florida where you can legally feed alligators. Established in 1936, Everglades Wonder Gardens is one of the last survivors of Florida’s Golden Age of roadside attractions. The Gardens have been reborn with […]

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Pink Flamingos at Everglades Wonder Gardens

July 27, 2014 at 5:50 PM / ACTIVITIES, Everglades, Everglades Wonder Gardens, Nature & Eco, Wildlife Preserves

Southwest Florida’s only Pink Flamingos are just one of the beautiful bird exhibits at the recently renovated Everglades Wonder Gardens. They also have Wood Ducks, Mandarin Ducks, Amazon Parrots, Cockatoo, Lorikeet, and even a Peahen. If you visited before summer of 2013, you won’t believe the difference. And if you’ve never come by, you’ll be awed by the beauty of this jewel sitting right in the heart of Southwest Florida. Easy access from Rt. 41 and I-75. Plenty of parking. […]

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Honey Badgers at the Naples Zoo

May 20, 2014 at 1:55 PM / ACTIVITIES, Nature & Eco

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is one of only four zoos in the nation where you can see these fierce creatures. Learn more about honey badgers at: http://www.napleszoo.com/Visitor_Info/zoo-events/honey-badger.html Save up to $3 per person when you buy your admission tickets for the Naples Zoo online at: http://napleszoo.org Naples Zoo Custom Randall Honey Badger Video http://youtu.be/6Vwvm-_orDs Randall’s Original Honey Badger Video (PG-13 language) http://youtu.be/4r7wHMg5Yjg

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Mound Key Archaeological State Park

April 13, 2014 at 11:07 AM / ACTIVITIES, FEATURED VIDEOS, Florida State Parks, Kayak & Canoe, Mound Key, Nature & Eco, NOW & THEN, Outdoor Recreation

Framed in forests of mangrove trees, the shell mounds and ridges of Mound Key rise more than 30 feet above the waters of Estero Bay. See exclusive 4K aerial video of Mound Key at: https://youtu.be/tsDDQbDDj8I CGT Kayak Rentals – Bonita Springs – http://www.cgtkayaks.com/rentals.html Prehistoric Native Americans are credited with creating this island’s complex of mounds with an accumulation of seashells, fish bones, and pottery. Mound Key is believed to have been the ceremonial center of the Calusa Indians when the Spaniards first […]

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Bird Rookery at the Naples Zoo

April 12, 2014 at 10:30 AM / ACTIVITIES, Naples Zoo, Nature & Eco

For years, herons, egrets, ibis, anhingas, and other birds have nested at Naples Zoo – drawn by the natural protection against tree-climbing predators provided by the giant reptiles of Alligator Bay. This rookery is active in the spring and early summer. Over half a dozen species nest around the bay with an average of around 80 nests. Save up to $3 per person when you buy your admission tickets online. To learn more about the Naples Zoo, visit: www.napleszoo.org

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Scenes of the Southwest Florida Lifestyle | Presented by: Bruce Farrell, P.A., Realtor

January 2, 2014 at 2:39 PM / ACTIVITIES, Beaches, HOMES, Nature & Eco, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, Realtors

Contact Bruce Farrell to find your dream home in beautiful Naples, FL today! email: bruce@brucesellsnaples.com website: www.brucesellsnaples.com Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Bruce Farrell P.A. Realtor Naples Fifth Avenue 621 5th Ave. S. Naples, FL 34102 Phone: (239) 659-2499 Cell: (239) 370-8533

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Lee County Nature & Eco

November 1, 2013 at 8:29 AM / ACTIVITIES, Nature & Eco

Experiencing nature and wildlife happens naturally everywhere on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. Anhinga and pelicans dive for fish just offshore. Osprey fly gracefully overhead, dolphins play in your boat’s wake and manatee surface to say hello as you pass on your kayak. These and so many more brushes with nature are commonplace thanks to our dynamic mangrove estuaries, which rival rainforests as the most productive ecosystem on the planet. Your job is simply to enjoy and help […]

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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

October 10, 2013 at 8:32 AM / ACTIVITIES, Nature & Eco

The Environmental Learning Center is a 16,500 square-foot facility with four research laboratories, classrooms and 140-seat auditorium, and two story visitors center. The visitor center offers a variety of hands-on experiences, including 2,300-gallon aquarium and interactive exhibits addressing research and stewardship efforts ongoing within the Reserve, as well as a nature store, gallery and picnic area. Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center is open Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm (closed Saturdays May – October). Learn more […]

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