Last Days in Paradise

My time in Paradise has very quickly come to an end, and though there was not much beach therapy, as the parking remains closed (until tomorrow), I did get in a few walks for some therapy! This time I tried Bunche Beach in Ft. Myers...it's a beach on the Mud Flats and almost always guarantees some sort of an adventure. You never know what you are going to see! I saw several young Live Kings Crowns....

I was fortunate to find a couple that were empty! I think they will clean up beautifully!

There must have been hundreds of live Marginella!!! These guys are about the size of a large lemon seed just to give you a reference.

My friend Cheri, the Bird-nerd loves to go here to see the birds....it seems to be a favorite stopping point for them during migration.  During one of our previous trips, she introduced me to Bunche, a White, Reddish Egret....he has a transponder on him so they can follow him.  He was there when I was...
Meet Bunche...

If you look closely you can see the transponder on his back.... today he had a youngster with him....also with the unusual White color....and somewhat feisty toward Bunche...I wonder if he is one of his younguns....would be interesting to find out!!

I found quite a few Rose and also White Tellins during this evening walk...

One morning I hit Captiva at Turner Beach....and look what I found!!
Turtle tracks!!!

I was so excited! It wasn't marked so I called the local Turtle people and let them know, I'm hoping it was actually a nest! I can't wait until I get to be a turtle person!!

The water here has been absolutely beautiful...nearly that Caribbean Blue you hear about....and crystal clear!!

Once again, I have spent a lot of my time Painting  and hiding shells....it also is addicting and so fun!! 

Hopefully I will be back before too long, I hope that you and your families will stay safe and healthy!! 

Here's a little Beach Therapy for you to enjoy!!!

Stay Tuned!

::Shelllady Hugs::