Nest depredation tied to human causes
Sea turtle and shorebird nesting season on Anna Maria Island is now more than halfway over. Nesting for sea turtles […]
Chicks, sea turtle hatchlings gain independence
Hailing from Chicago, one of the first things I noticed on Anna Maria Island is how clear the skies are […]
Sea turtle false crawls up on AMI
A higher proportion of false crawls to new nests than is typical is being observed on beach patrols by the […]
Snowbirds flock to local waters
American white pelicans — and a friendly brown pelican — bask Jan. 26 in shallow waters near Kingfish Boat Ramp in Holmes Beach. Unlike the smaller, resident brown pelicans, the migratory visitors do not dive for food. Instead, white pelicans swim in formation to corral fish. Islander Photos: Robert Anderson
1st nest of sea turtle hatchlings emerge
The first loggerhead hatchlings of the 2023 nesting season on Anna Maria Island emerged overnight June 29-30. Anna Maria Island […]
Turtle, trip hazard
A hole several feet deep is left on the shoreline in Holmes Beach, discovered June 20 by Bradenton Beach resident Colleen Hallinger. Holes left by beachgoers can harm sea turtles and their hatchlings, which can become stuck and suffer dehydration. They also can pose hazards for people and safety vehicles. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer told The Islander June 28 that beachgoers should fill in holes they dig on the beach. The chief also said people who find holes on the beach can report them to the city code enforcement department by calling 941-778-0331. Islander Photo: Courtesy Colleen Hallinger
Go Suzi, go
It was a turtle crawl for science. Cheers of hundreds of people rang out June 27 as members of the […]
Suzi swims for science
Suzi the loggerhead went swimming from the shore in Bradenton Beach June 27 sporting an accessory — a lapis blue […]
BOLO on the beach
Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring issued a couple of cautions June 10, as the number of false […]
Feds show concern for bird casualties at Skyway pier
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service committed to exploring options to address the injury and death of Tampa Bay birds […]