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Ding Photo Contest Winners

First Place: Ben Vanos’ “Green Heron Raising its Crest”

Second Place: Paul Brook’s “Mangrove Cuckoo with iO Moth Caterpillar”

Third Place: Linda Kruleski’s “Hawk with Snake”

 

“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) recently announced the winners of its annual “Ding” Darling Days Amateur Nature Photography Contest.  » Read more

A Different Kind of Gorgeous

Not your typical photo from Ocean’s Reach, we know, but we fell in love with this beautiful shot of Coffee Pond in Casco, Maine.

Sue and Carl are off visiting family throughout the Northeast and sent this photo of the gorgeous fall weather they’re enjoying.

Guests often ask where “we” go on vacation — If you’re as lucky as Sue and Carl, you get to go to stunning spots like this!  » Read more

This is Quackers!

It was like a Royal Tern convention came to town when Andy shot this photo last week!

It was a rather bizarre scene seeing this many birds together and we’re so glad Andy was able to capture the gathering.

Royal terns are shorebirds, rarely straying far inland. When winter weather approaches, they can be found on Florida beaches and along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts as far north as North Carolina.  » Read more

The Charming Historical Village

Historic Burnap Cottage circa 1898

 

A favorite for many of our guests, the charming Sanibel Historical Museum & Village has re-opened for the season.

“We’re planning exciting programs this season,” said Executive Director Emilie Alfino. “We look forward to seeing old friends as well as welcoming return guests.”

Some of the events scheduled for this year include three Twilight Talks (All About Francis Bailey,  » Read more

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