Sharing Florida

Wildlife

Florida is known for some of the unique birds and fish. Quite a few species of animals that call Florida home, including some of the most common birds in Florida such as the Snowy Egret, Black Skimmers, and Royal Terns. – mostly Florida birds and several alligators.

Florida Beach Bird with Black Feathers
Florida Beach Bird with Black Feathers
July 5th Content ID: 4579

Have you seen this bird along the beach in Florida? The bird species you may have seen at and along Florida beaches, including Clearwater Beach, Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key Beach, Miami Beach, and the coastal waters of Key West. One of the most obvious physical traits of this bird is the black feathers that […]

Pictures of a Short-billed Dowitcher
Pictures of a Short-billed Dowitcher
May 4th Content ID: 4226

Pictures of a group of Short-Billed Dowitcher birds. Photo taken May 2010 at Treasure Island – Gulf Coast Beach. These birds can be seen running up to the waves just as they roll back into the ocean, and then running back as soon as the next wave comes.

Picture of a Brown Pelican
Picture of a Brown Pelican
March 20th Content ID: 4040

This photo was taken at Indian Shores Beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The Brown Pelican was recently REMOVED from the endangered species list! Brown Pelicans eat fish (from the ocean) so they should not be fed when you see them at the beach. Pelicans are both friendly and peaceful. This pelican was happy […]

White Florida Beach Bird
White Florida Beach Bird
January 7th Content ID: 912

This is a bird commonly seen on the beach in Florida. These photos were taken at Anna Maria Island on the beach. The Royal Tern is not exclusive to Florida. Other US states in which this bird can be seen: Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama. This is a beach bird. Features: Black […]

Whats the Difference Between a Balcony and an OceanView Room?
January 4th

In planning for a cruise vacation one of the things you will have to decide on early in your planning is the room type you will book. Choices include a luxury suite, a balcony room, a room with an ocean view, and the smaller interior room. The two ends of the room choice spectrum goes […]

Why People Love Going on a Cruise
December 28th

People who love cruising love it for different reasons. Here is our list of reasons people love to cruise.

Florida Snowman
October 11th

In Florida, where it rarely snows, you will have a hard time finding a REAL snowman – This is a Florida version of a snowman. Crafted out of rolled hay bails. Photo taken in the New Smyrna Beach area of Florida – December 2010

Top 5 Places to Visit in Key West Coming from a Cruise Ship
March 9th

Visit Key West’s Iconic Mallory Square: The Must-See Cruise Port Experience Visiting Mallory Square in Key West is a must-do and see when visiting Key West for the first time, or any time really.

Royal Caribbean Room #4538 Ocean View Connecting
January 4th

The Royal Caribbean, Brilliance of the Seas leaving from Tampa, Florida. The room #4538 has a connecting room.