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Chicago Sisters

19 Mar Chicago Sisters

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We left the dock under the sliver of a sunrise. We headed to the sandbar off Captiva which is growing and growing in the Gulf, so much that you could call it an island. The island/sandbar is nothing but sand and seashells. We started the trip by shelling this unique spot. The next stop on our journey was to a beach that doesn’t see a lot of human activity. We had many excellent finds, a piece of junonia, THREE pieces of lions paws,  sea whips and one of my favorites – the worm shell. One of the sisters pointed out an osprey chick in the nest. It was the first one I have seen this nesting season. “Thank you for that.” It was a fun day of exploring and shelling with the Chicago sisters.
Brian Holaway
relaxandexplore@gmail.com

I have been a Shelling Guide to Cayo Costa State Park since 1995. Many people know me as the Shelling Guide and Captain with Captiva Cruises over the past 20 years. In 2016 I began solely offering private small boat charters to the islands of Pine Island Sound including Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Pine Island and North Captiva. I am a certified Florida Master Naturalist, licensed USCG Captain, avocational photographer, seashell enthusiast and passionate about the history, people and culture of Southwest Florida, especially Cayo Costa. I volunteer as a member of Friends of Cayo Costa State Park and have great respect for the heritage of Cayo Costa. My goal is to provide guests with an overall experience and appreciation for the waters, islands, shells, plants, marine life, wildlife, history and people of this unique area of Southwest Florida.

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  • Janet from IL
    Posted at 01:36h, 20 March

    Great photos. Wish I were there!! How cool to be able to stand on a new island!