GEN17.indd 1 122116 1055 AM FEATURES 10 18 2017 HISTORIC CAPTIVA ISLAND Evolution of South Seas Island Resort FUN, FAMILY AND FABULOUS The Inns Sanibel Offer Four Idyllic Options for Getaway a Lifetime 2 GENERATIONS MAGAZINE ON THE COVER on lovely Captiva is about celebrating lifes joys and building lasting memories. On the cover Michelle Snider left niece Laney vacationing in paradise. Photograph By Nick Adams Photography. 1059 SOUTHSEAS.COM 3 DEPARTMENTS 15 8 GREETINGS 12 GOLF TENNIS Swing Into Action 30 14 AT YOUR SERVICE Behind Scenes CHEF PROFILE Fresh Fish New Dishes 20 SANIBEL 38 22 Stay Play 24 CRUISE EXPLORE Setting Sail Fun 27 HELM Learn to Vacation BEAUTY Living Beautifulife 54 EPICURIOUS A Guide Dining 33 SPECIAL OCCASIONS Your Place First 64 TECHNOLOGY For Convenience 34 INVESTMENT Time-Share, Condo or Home 66 EXPLORER 70 EVENTS Sun Get Know Area CAMERA READY 41 SHOPPING 50 FOR KIDS Capturing Memories Hot Fashions Cool Finds 73 ACTIVITIES 74 GUEST INFORMATION Time Means Fall Love With Sea Doc Fords Fictional Hero Draws Crowds Local Restaurant Group 4 51 CUISINE Tips Advice forYour 80 MAPS OF 5 REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR Bob Walter GENERAL MANAGER Shawn Farrell SALES MARKETING Verdell Ekberg 5400 Plantation Road Captiva, Florida 33924 239-472-5111 southseas.com SOUTH SEAS RESORT Bill Wellman 937 East Gulf Drive Sanibel, 33957 239-472-3181 theinnsofsanibel.com INN 863 239-472-2220 SONG SEA 541 239-472-1400 SEASIDE 3287 West 239-472-1700 SUNSET BEACH Brian Kautz 949 Sand Castle 239-472-3355 DUNES CLUB ASSISTANT PUBLISHER Scarlett Redenius GROUP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Craig Garrett Elizabeth Grimm PROOFREADER CREATIVE Stromlund Daniela E. 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Opinions expressed contributors are not necessarily those 6 1100 7 From right General Manager, Inn, Sunset Beach Song Seaside Inn Dunes Golf Tennis Club Regional Managing Director, MEMORABLE RETREAT AWAITS 330-acre destination beach resort wildlife preserve, Resort, named top Floridas Coast Cond Nast Travelers 2016 Readers Choice Awards, TripAdvisor Certificate Excellence Award winner, location choice island getaways. generations, leisure, group, social conference guests have shared our accommodations nestled along miles exclusive white-sand beaches turquoise tides. One most peaceful secluded settings country Smart Meetings Platinum timeless ideal incentive retreats, board meetings corporate functions. Coming into new year, we eager tell story progress as continue tradition throughout family resorts. Our growth result long history serving from around world, cherish opportunity provide stunning setting romantic getaways, lavish weddings multigenerational reunions. I am so proud continued success, recognizing that owe gratitude select business partners helping make generational destination. We teamed up with some truly outstanding companies, such Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa Boutique, Colgate Offshore Sailing School Americas No. 1-ranked sailing school, Cruises, Sunny Adventures, name few, order you everything could desire perfect vacation meeting. Whether theyre making sure chairs umbrellas ready when arranging charter fishing adventure, staff members share immense pride their work at hope enjoy meeting people issue Generations magazine. Shopping one favored activities islands, happy Chadwicks Square Periwinkle 1108 PHOTO BY DANIELA JAEGER retail shops proven well received. can find stylish wear fine art collectibles beauty spa services provisions highest quality. Provisions Company even do your grocery shopping it delivered doorstep. If calls more sporty endeavors, ask us playing few rounds Club, 18-hole championship course minutes Causeway. Or sets tennis clubs Har-Tru courts. Casual dining sparkling pools add finish memorable day. five unique properties consist 686 guest rooms residential accommodations, 120 units Hilton Grand Vacations Captiva. Also, if looking buy sell let licensed real estate sales professionals located guide you. Top Families Parents magazine, oasis allows discovery native its spectacular splendor. water sports, fishing, full service spa, delicious numerous options, kids, choice. behalf everyone involved world-class amenities, developed 165,000 individual each year idyllic experience, express my personal thanks. It selecting vacation, wedding event was positive experience you, develop memories during stay us. 9 Historic L CRAIG GARRETT reportedly wrapped himself chains jumped an American warship rather than face imprisonment. Homesteaders began arriving late 1800s. George Washington Carter, instance, arrived Georgia what now property, planting vegetables growing citrus 160 acres. Others would grow avocados sugar cane. 1921 hurricane destroyed agriculture Sanibel. Clarence Chadwick 1923 He established lime plantation grew coconut trees. eventually leased worker cottages tourists. Connecticut firm under Hotel Co. purchased property built camp, converting home guestrooms vacationers. took current shape 1960s construction hotel. businessman Ralph Woodring hired help complete project, noting historical summary plenty sweat equity went final work. today owns Bait Hes also son legendary captain ike any modern place significance, grounds were once very different. Rather luxury natural represents world visitors, farthest tip surrounding waters Calusa pirates roaming Caribbean Sea. worked waters, using shells barrier islands build mound homes. They farmed dug inland canals, sort intercoastal waterway before there thing. Many canals remain neighboring Pine Island. Theres Juan Ponce de Leon made stopover his 1513 exploration naming Sunshine State translated Flowery Easter search Fountain Youth springs. Spaniard run out area angry natives Charlotte Harbor, north so-called Buccaneer Southwest attracted pirate Jos Gaspar region early 1800s, where rumored he buried treasure detained hostages Isle los Captivas, Nicknamed Gasparilla, Early days modifying cottages, hotel era rich resources casual living. pioneers Key limes, coconuts. Conditions hot locals swing pint jar capture quart mosquitoes, small price living Esperanza Woodring. Other important figures include former Teddy Roosevelt. fished conducted biological studies Captivas back bays. honor. Charles Anne Morrow Lindbergh vacationed island, Mrs. wrote her book Gift What recognize 1970s purchase Mariner Group. then, according accounts, deemed sleepy. An aerial photo 1975 shows buildings clustered golf marina situated nearby. In calm alarmed potential Seas, developers blend environmental attractions surroundings amenities recreation, restaurants themselves. 16 million expansion 1980s included complex, closure House. acquired other fall un- PHOTOS THIS OPPOSITE PAGE COURTESY RUSTY FARST der umbrella. 330 acres housing, preserves. two half beaches, designed take advantage renowned location, offering recreation wildlife. boasts 471 ranging suites, one-bedroom three-bedroom condominiums, private rentals, all featuring balconies lanai. features array ages swimming pools, beachfront services, full-service waterfront programs children, watersports boutique shopping. addition, shelling option, eco-cruises nature tours, epic fitness center yoga studio, on-site photography painting classes special space. Full details southseas.com. Garret Editor-in-Chief Media. 11 RACKET W Upgrades Dunes, incomparable restaurant busy events calendar. Test short-game skills Course nine-hole executive Chip Powell. views every hole setting, challenge short game. Players abilities welcome. youre need gear, visit Shop browse latest collections Nike designer brands. Items sale logo shirts, caps selection shorts, sweaters sweater vests. balls gloves available pro shop. Details dunesgolfsanibel.com. TEE TIME e like but nations capital. great golfing opportunities--the Guests access which offers 5,600 yards championship-caliber amid abundant landscape sanctioned National Audubon Society. has undergone extensive green bunker upgrades, says general manager Kautz, who expects 35,000 play 2017. Renovation enhanced already beautiful course, says. Water hazards figure holes arent require shaping tactical play. cradled subtropical been dubbed Lee Countys challenging. club, pool, TOP LEFT BOTTOM RIGHT BLACKWOOD ACADEMY S See why players proclaim best Florida, welcome Blackwood Academy occer volleyball sports. But trying fielding teams enough players, especially smaller children equipment consideration. Thats often groups seeking activity levels--social competitive, beginners professionalscan sport family, league camp packages favorites, correlating wildly popular leagues Coast. seven courts while visitors choose Villas close resorts four lighted evening coupled makes refine ones simply fun. game, both offer onsite Academy. Instructional clinics first-timers rated concierge partner own level sites, resurfaced courts, windscreens court furniture, stringing services. Its total 13 KELLY MADDEN BEHIND SCENES Meet dedicated DAVID WELDAY, HOUSEKEEPING 25-year career hospitality business, David Welday knows thing how keep satisfied. affable works director housekeeping overseeing 472 stretched across 2.5-acre means rarely down time Every morning, hold 60 staff, look issues come previous shift, identify will things right. spend lot anticipating concerns have, enact correct way deal anything get unpleasant surprises. Originally Ohio, came nine years ago, spent Esteros Hyatt Regency Coconut Point prior working Resort. His job responsibilities staff--the 170 personnel--to they properly. orders Kristin Collins supplies, checks departments payroll numbers, constantly walks public areas, guests. me meet guests, questions answered here, Welday. Everything here providing quality possible. KRISTIN COLLINS, FOOD BEVERAGE SUPERVISOR RESORTS POOL DECK POINTE Thanks wise words mother, learned secret being leader food beverage supervisor Resorts pool deck Pointe. She always taught never anyone something willing yourself, bubbly Collins. raised strong ethic, team Ive done almost know backs. started server through inherited philosophy, quickly rose ranks. Now she oversees eight bartenders servers runners known holds degree culinary management Art Institute Tampa, finds satisfaction position When asked favorite job, doesnt miss beat views. Pointe be, instead Tiki Bar, kitchen item comes exactly should be. really feel good seeing gets wanted, wanted it. Talking Collins, easy see attitude dedication valued asset interacts with--guests coworkers alike. Madden Fort Myers-based freelance marketing consultant writer. GINA BIRCH HARBOURSIDE FRESH FISH NEW DISHES Tasty changes arrive Harbourside, menus Harbourside gluten-free, vegan vegetarian options. Froelicher adds, Were simple comfortable far needs dietary food. just thats getting turned notch, drink menu well, Dave Myers, assistant beverage. explains, fun beverages after guest--Flo Coconut. This frozen concoction contains RumHaven liquor, milk, pia colada mix limes Myers paradise--situated view several times year. Scoops Slices quite same number healthful options Pointe, however still lots Recently renovated salivating wall candy, pizza dough handmade funnel cake fries house specialty. experiences f theres constant industry, change. youll season might drastic little biggest differences. Take instance renewed focus You Hook Em, Cook Em option. Fishing charters daily marina, boat captains clean catch dock. deliver fish either Bar Grill poolside cooked--grilled, broiled fried. Chefs couple sides voil, extra dinner only 19.95. While local fishermen freshest seafood, Rick says, tastes better youve caught yourself Speaking spot bit facelift, Froelicher. friendly, stuffy approachable. That includes dcor offerings house. diners love Crab Claws because treat. SCOOPS SLICES involves cook-offs between members. friendly competition creating desserts, panel judges rate. As continues polish program, bringing longtime dishes drinks notes, whole focused listening customers asking for. dines whats happening marketplace. set do, island. Excited regulars return nice these people. motivates day--that view. Birch well-known broadcast journalist frequent contributor --Director Favorite shown below clockwise Cakes loaded meat fillers, healthy Whole Red Snapper Garden Grain Salad. Captain Als Cheeseburger staple, smoked bacon cheese. Flo rum-based cocktail guest. 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House FloridaNew American. Jason Millers always-changing bounty season--with fish. sushi menu, adventurous varietymore allof rolls, sashimi, rolls sakes. Wines presentations, 59 1103 breath away. 15951 239-472-5161 ext. 4, captiva-house.com. Order Go. Groceries deli-style meals room. Online ordering delivery charge. Advance cold placed refrigerator freezer. sandwiches. a.m.-9 p.m. 239-472-5111ext. 3307, Crows Nest Food, appetizers, flatbreads, chicken wings always-popular dip. entres Saltimbocca, sage leaves, lemon ricotta prosciutto-wrapped linguine. excitement, Races hopping 239-4725161, crowsnest-captiva.com. Story Continues. Building group--based Whites character--brings Docs Bread Oriental pankocrusted grouper dry-rubbed rib eye. 239-3124275, docfordscaptiva.com. Green Flash Rare Treasure. Have seat delightfully Paris specialty, baked white wine, Worcestershire, buttery herb topping. Venetian Platter, salmon, swordfish, tiger prawn polenta. Savory pork landlubbers, positively decadent 15183 239-472-3337, greenflashcaptiva.com, 1154 61 MENU Ownership View, Eat, Relax. captures serene ambiance decor fishing-village inspired. chef insists locally sourced ingredients possible, delight diners. phone 3357, Changes Fooditude. white-picket fence cheery canopies Jimmy Buffett beat. walnut-crusted snapper, sausage peppers escargots cheese tomato. Lane, 239395-4000, Latte Coffee Ice Cream Upon Time. Find coffees, extra-strong Eye Coffee, cappuccinos lattes cozy sweet tooth indulge scoops Queenies cream, milkshakes sundaes. 239-472-0234, Mucky Duck Quack-Up. beers brewed pond. combination English grub. patio gazing. 11546 239-472-3434, muckyduck.com. Feel sunny choices. Look wraps specialties, cocktails. extension 3559, L. Otterly multitude Steamed clams, baskets, quesadillas meatloaf satisfy cravings. Diners outside dinner. 239-395-1142, Kids Dreams True. combinations cream flavors. About 250 candies presented overwhelmingly display--well reach. Does sound Slices, 1950s 3399, Seafood Wine Bistro. charming caf European touch. wood-grilled perhaps pecan-crusted goat salad. 239-472-6200, encourage readers ahead detailed reservations establishments. Pet Friendly Patio Deck Lunch Monday-Sunday, 7am-Close Served Till Noon HOURS OPERATION 239-472-2525 BlueGiraffeSanibel.com PERIWINKLE Unit 62 1155 63 CONVENIENCE app plan, free download mobile info navigating resort. ay hello useful technology trolley tracker navigation assistance guidebook conveniently accessed tablet. scheduling essential transportation about. runs a.m. stops easier. spans northern encouraged park cars traverse bike, cart trolley. Bicycle Boat Bayside Marina, Watersports carts rented older valid drivers license recommended. 65 GET KNOW AREA must-do Exploring hether wonders therapy, rounded itinerary. treasures spots Bowmans, Turner picnicking family. DO STOOP STUDY SCIENCE SEASHELLS Going seldom lying tan. east-west orientation, draws reasons--one shelling. bent doing Stoop gems Compare specimens Museum, museum devoted mollusks exhibits temporary 67 Museum facts culture, art, science. marine-themed HAVE WILDLIFE ENCOUNTER wetlands 245 species feathered friends, herons, ibises, ospreys, pelicans roseate spoonbills. Animals river otters, manatees alligators seen refuges trails Drive. Spotting raccoon, tortoise animal occurrence ours. critters habitat, Refuge. birdwatchers 6,400 mangrove forests SEE CITY downtown Over city significantly redeveloped District, citys alive. Stroll Refuge 68 MICHAEL FAIRCLOTH Edison Winter Estates craving, Latin cuisine. insight famous one-time draw earlier ENJOY SOME FIND UTOPIA year-round outside. Located River, Koreshan Site preserves intriguing ways outdoors. structures Cyrus Reed Teed utopian 1894. interested communing canoeing kayaking, hiking campsites overnight attractions, Factory Browse among worlds seashells soar air zip line, recent addition 78-year-old site. Park, mini-golf, ride paddle bumper bounce trampolines. Feed iguanas tortoises 350 animals, alligators, kinkajous lemurs. appetite, grab bite Captn Fishbones going. EDISON FORD WINTER ESTATES 69 Plenty scrapbook memories, unwinding sand, following seasonal ArtFest February attracts 200 high-end artists festival District Artists vendors stuff premiere show. artfestfortmyers.com Arts Crafts Fair Presidents weekend. packs Community Hosted San-Cap Rotary. sanibelartfair.com Show Festival March collectors, exhibits, ARTFEST FORT MYERS scientific artistic divisions. Event dates 1930s. Demo tents sold. Held sanibelcommunityhouse.net Music presents piano, string quartet, opera classical performances. Congregational Church Christ. sanibelmusicfestival.org Lions Expect crafters. Parking entry Proceeds charities scholarships. sanibelcaptivalions.org JOHN DEBITETTO FIREWORKS Turtle March-October counting nest volunteers--many sccf.org Sam Baileys Night June Hammond CenturyLink stadium combines celebration Miracle baseball Free tickets. baileys-sanibel.com Independence parades, patriotic performances rides. trips, fireworks mile-long parade, treasure-hunt rally Market. Rally participation sancapoptimist.org. Hopper Songwriter Fest September performers write songs music. Performances admission. islandhopperfest.com 71 1137 bays, rivers, backwaters shorelines Dolphins, 300 spotted 190-mile trail, tunnels mossy oaks flowering plants. fortmyers-sanibel.comcalusablueway Baileyfest Games, admission fee. Days Free, nature-related crafts, narrated puppet show, bikingbirding enthusiasts. dingdarlingsociety.org Luminary December consecutive Holiday festivities tree lightings, boat, golf-cart Mullet Jensens stroll, caroling Chapel music, entertainment. captivaholidayvillage.com Galloway Tri sprint-length kids. Includes quarter-mile swim, 10-mile 5K. Ages 6-8 9-10 100-yard 1.5mile half-mile run. 11-13 200-yard 3-mile 1-mile Adult supervision. captivatri.org Blueway paddling winding sequence 72 MEANS interactive C hildren bored sandcastles moms dads iPad longer. definitely case countless apps villages trust Skullys Interactive center, young months teenagers. day--from arts crafts bingo, kite racing. Out, games, dessert, supervised professionals. excitement 13. study snorkelling, surfing net sleeping. shore. PLACES INTEREST WORSHIP SANIBEL-CAPTIVA BAILEY-MATTHEWS NATIONAL SHELL MUSEUM 3075 239-395-2233 shellmuseum.org destinations Featuring displays geographical, historical, perspectives. HERB STRAUSS THEATER ANNUNCIATION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 8210 Cypress 239-481-2099 BAT YAM-TEMPLE ISLANDS 2050 239-472-0177 CHAPEL 11580 Chapin 239-472-1646 CYPRESS LAKE BAPTIST 8400 239-481-5442 CHRIST, SCIENTIST 2950 239-472-8684 COMMUNITY 1740 239-472-2684 CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHRIST 239-472-0497 SAINT ISABEL CATHOLIC 3559 239-472-2763 ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL 2304 239-472-2173 2200 239-472-6862 bigarts.org 160-seat BIG ARTS Herb Strauss Theater theater Broadway-caliber talent atmosphere. DING DARLING REFUGE BAILEY TRACT 239-472-1100 fws.govdingdarling network freshwater River. sunrise BARRIER refuge March, low tide feeding exposed mud flats. Dunlop 239-395-0900 interest dance, visual arts, lectures, film, workshops, everyone. HISTORICAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY 11560 239-533-4890 leegov.comlibrary aboutbranchescv library system, Internet emphasize sources. 950 239-472-4648 sanibelmuseum.org Dedicated pioneer 19th 20th centuries, garden, antique Model truck, Store, schoolhouse, Sears Roebuck catalog CAYO COSTA STATE PARK 941-964-0375 floridastateparks.orgcayocosta accessible tent sites cabins sleep Directions Turn Causeway eastern Built 1884 height 102 functioning landmark opensteel structure cannot entered. Today, listed Register Places, beams electric promises safety sea. captivachapel.com 1901, schoolhouse church Sundays. houses Christian ministry November April. PUBLIC 770 239-472-2483 sanlib.org movies, magazines state-of-the-art computer lab, customer-focused help. Everyone GREEN LODGING Dear Guests, invite join planet place. feedback person electronic survey upon checkout. recycle glass, aluminum, plastic, newspaper, cardboard books. toner cartridges, batteries fluorescent compact bulbs. postconsumer-content recycled-content copy paper. toilet tissue chlorine-free fiber. facial recycled, postconsumer paper chlorine-free. participant Lodging Program Department Protection DEP intent rewarding conscientious facilities state. rapidly encourages conserve resources. covers all-inclusive initiatives protecting environment. impact TURN IT OFF WHEN NOT USE RAISE THERMOSTAT LEAVE PARTICIPATE TOWEL LINEN REUSE PROGRAM LET OBSERVE DRIPS LEAKS REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE HELP MAINTAIN SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT HOW ARE WE DOING SHARE IDEAS GREENING low-flow shower heads, faucets toilets. sightseeing recreational enjoyment. carpool. printer paper, cut note pads. landscaping focuses plants 75 plantings. utilize cleaning chemicals. boardwalk plastic. linen-change towel-reuse energy-efficient lighting Use recycling containers bathroom vanity. Please plastic metal cans housekeeper remove Additional floor recyclable newspapers trash. conditioner, windows closed. unit, adjust thermostat higher temperature. lights unit. wish supporting efforts. Airport Service Knowledgeable Staff Luxury Sedans Large Vans Transportation www.IslandTaxi.com rideislandtaxi.com More Than Ride 239-472-4888 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS habitat species, leaders removing PESKY CREATURES NO-SEE-UMS MOSQUITOES aggravating winged pests sunrise. defense insect bites cool, loose-fitting Insect repellants contain DEET effective, cause irritation. No-see-ums screens, shut prevent entering sensitive no-see-um mosquito bites. pharmacist recommendations itching persists. tides enabling source. dunes protected, oats. tall, perennial grass strong, extensive, underground root system erosion. federally Easily recognizable, arching spikes oats stiff stems. Motorized vehicles, prohibited trash removed hand. fires allowed jet skis JELLYFISH jellyfish harm untouched. Stings welts, rash itching. Seek medical symptoms persist. reduce pain, pour vinegar affected minutes. LOGGERHEAD TURTLES ADDITIONAL INFO ALLIGATORS law. SHELLS LAW PROHIBITS TAKING SHELLS. PLEASE CONSERVE PRECIOUS RESOURCE. INCLUDES URCHINS, SAND DOLLARS STARS. City Violators subject 500 jail offense. stingray year-round. months, cownose rays migrate coast Rays gentle creatures, usually way. painful sting, shuffle-- shuffle shallows vibrations swim barbed, immerse seek soon STINGRAYS RECYCLING Oct. Lights Out Turtles. Why confuse nesting females disorient hatchlings. curtains blinds closed turn balcony night. facing dusk. turtles, castles holes. turtle tracks notify report scientists loggerheads, leatherbacks, turtles considered vulnerable threatened Endangered Species Act. greatly appreciated. RED DRIFT ALGAE Newspapers, boxes. read Sheet container. Consider stack equals 30-foot tree. ton saves 380 tons oil. glass gallons fuel. FLORIDA sunburn harmful effects UV covering whenever wide-brimmed Always sunscreen least SPF 15, limit exposure direct sunlight dehydration. red drift algae blooms normal ecosystem, timing predicted. produces mild odor exacerbate respiratory allergies bronchitis, dangerous humans. Decaying nutrients 76 CHAIRS UMBRELLAS designated sanctuary laws Specifically, ordinance prevents raking debris seaweed, grasses, dead shellfish, etc. deposits first-come, first-served unable reserve chairs. Chairs unattended hour reassigned reasons prevailing winds greater per hour, issued removed. 1104 SHELLING shallow-water varieties found. WHY plateau extends shelf gather. Winds, waves better. moons mean lowest, charts, moon charts storm, particularly best. nastier windier TIMING tide, lower WHERE LOOK high-tide broken rolling surf. Shells easily carefully slowly muddy tidal shells. wet, crouch hands sand. prohibits collecting alive, water. Never shell. Junonia Conch Fig inches long, papers photo. Banded Tulip Aka Attached roots eats oysters. dark encircling Lace Murex long. Delicate shell, intact. Jewel brown, black. souvenir. spines. Can THEINNSOFSANIBEL.COM7777 77 NATURAL WONDERS Otter Roseate Spoonbill Bottlenose RIVER OTTER otter semi-aquatic mammal weighs pounds. legs webbed feet. tail onethird length body. Because body features, swimmer thrives wetland habitats, estuaries. prey crayfish, snakes, crabs, April artificial platforms, telephone poles radio towers. Size Weight 3.5 pounds Wingspan 5.6 BALD EAGLE bald eagle ROSEATE SPOONBILL spoonbill flamboyant wading remarkable pink body, orange tail, scarlet shoulders featherless, greenish head. spoon-shaped bill sweeps forth invertebrates. 3.3 YELLOW-CROWNED NIGHT-HERON OSPREY osprey hawk aquatic raptor entirely Ospreys January Osprey GREATER FLAMINGO flamingo occurs vagrant Bahamas, Indies Cuba. neck legs. tricolored white, orange-pink Greater Flamingo yellow-crowned night-heron feeds mostly night, crayfish. Yellowcrowned night-herons ground-nesting shorebirds ghost shorebird nestlings. 1.5 Bald Eagle 78 WILLIAM COX BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN mammals mph generally mph. surface jump normally shallow divers dive 850 average 6.5 450 majestic eagles water-dependent water--usually pine tree-- May. Most July. 9.5 Ibis Heron Magnificent Frigatebird WHITE IBIS ibis wetlands, fields lawns. foraging invertebrates nestlings tolerate intake salt. REDDISH EGRET reddish egret color morph. morph entertaining flies stabbing directions. pound heron Tricolored herons forage wetlands. standing motionless outstretched shade, canopy feeding. ounces SNOWY snowy recognized size, yellow shade HERON perches branches, logs stumps drops feathers attract stabbed dagger-like beak. Screech Owl EASTERN SCREECH OWL smallest owl. owls illustrate morphs, gray mammals, insects. observe rest thick foliage hunt dusk dawn. 8.5 MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD frigatebirds flying summer. steal seabirds pluck fish, crustaceans surface. Occasionally birds. 90 Snowy Egret TRICOLORED 79 956 82 1056 81 ENERATIONS G VOL. NO. GEN_Vol5No1_FrontCover.indd 1129