The Hidden Gems of the Sea: Exploring the World of Sea Glass

I had never found sea glass until we moved to Atlantic Beach, FL, but now it is a favorite part of our evening beach stroll. Sometimes we just find a piece or two, and sometimes we get a whole pocketful, but we almost never come home empty-handed. Sea glass, also known as beach glass, is … Continue reading The Hidden Gems of the Sea: Exploring the World of Sea Glass

A Visit to the Mayport Garden Club Tiki Speakeasy

The newest and swankiest place to grab a drink in the Jacksonville area is located next to Reve Brewery in Mayport, where you'll enter a side door that opens into a garden corridor that leads you to the Mayport Garden Club (MGC). The place is tiki themed from start to finish, and I was delighted … Continue reading A Visit to the Mayport Garden Club Tiki Speakeasy

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

What Actually are Florida Sand Fleas?

If you grew up in Florida, then you've probably spent some time catching those little burrowing creatures at the beach we usually call sand fleas. If you've held them in your hands, you know that they don't bite like fleas, but will instead try and burrow between your fingers. Their real name is mole crab, … Continue reading What Actually are Florida Sand Fleas?

A Florida Osprey and a Floppy Fish

While we were leaving the beach yesterday, we saw big osprey fly overhead with a fish in its claws. The bird decided to stop and eat his fish on top of a telephone pole. I kept waiting for the floppy fish to drop, but he had a good hold of it! Check out the video … Continue reading A Florida Osprey and a Floppy Fish