Barred Owls in Our Florida Neighborhood

I had never seen Barred Owls in my yard until moving to Atlantic Beach, FL, where our neighborhood has a beautiful, lush canopy of large Live Oak trees. In the evenings we can hear them hooting and making some rather strange noises to communicate with each other. Characteristics of the Barred Owl The Barred Owl … Continue reading Barred Owls in Our Florida Neighborhood

Let’s Go Lizard Hunting

Lizard hunting is a childhood rite of passage for Florida kids. You either learn to catch the lizards, or you get chased by somebody who's caught one. We most often find Anole lizards and skinks, and one time we found a glass lizard, which is a really big lizard that looks like a snake! Hunting … Continue reading Let’s Go Lizard Hunting

Majestic Encounters: Bald Eagles in Atlantic Beach, Florida

It's always exciting to spot a Bald Eagle in our neighborhood! They're just so big and regal looking, like you just want to shout "'Merica!" every time you see one. I've never spotted one so close to the house before. I tried to get a good video, but I also didn't want to get too … Continue reading Majestic Encounters: Bald Eagles in Atlantic Beach, Florida

A Good Day for Sea Glass and Shark Teeth

We usually find sea glass in Atlantic Beach, but I feel pretty lucky whenever I find a shark tooth. We usually find a handful of glass and one tooth at the most. But last week we found 15 shark's teeth! Keelan found nine of them and I found six. Then the next day, Sean found … Continue reading A Good Day for Sea Glass and Shark Teeth

Red Fox Spotted in Atlantic Beach

I've seen Red Foxes running around our Atlantic Beach neighborhood for a while, but my neighbor in the Selva Marina area managed to snag a good photo when he saw two of them playing in his backyard. Florida's Red Foxes Our Atlantic Beach neighborhood is a unique environment that combines a beautiful canopy of Live … Continue reading Red Fox Spotted in Atlantic Beach