by Cameron West-Johnson | Oct 25, 2022 | Wild Birds of Florida
The brown pelican is one of the most fascinating birds to watch hunt in the lagoon system. They soar through the air, scanning the surface for mainly fish. Once they have locked on, they will dive into the water headfirst up to three feet below the surface. I Have a...
by Cameron West-Johnson | Oct 17, 2022 | Wild Birds of Florida
The Great blue heron is one of the largest birds in the Banana River and Indian River lagoons. They have long necks, beaks, and legs as well. Great blue herons are wading birds, meaning they wade into the water and do their fishing and scavenging. A Common Question:...
by Cameron West-Johnson | Sep 17, 2022 | Cocoa Beach, Guided Kayak Tours
If it’s your first time, you may not know what to expect on a guided kayak trip, so, hopefully, my experience will provide some insight. The first thing to consider is that there are things you can expect, like the services of a friendly and knowledgeable...
by Cameron West-Johnson | Sep 5, 2022 | Guided Kayak Tours, Manatee, Wild Birds of Florida
Check out these photos and video of a Cocoa Beach kayaking tour through the Thousand Islands. Join us on a kayak adventure with our guide Cameron as we depart from the Cocoa Beach Country Club and encounter a manatee, blue heron, and other wildlife. Our tour group...
by Cameron West-Johnson | Aug 7, 2022 | bioluminescence
During the later summer months (late June through early October) when the sun is strongest and the rain is heaviest, some areas of the Indian River lagoon System grow bioluminescent algae called Dinoflagellates. Whenever the water is disturbed either by our paddles,...
