Our Resident Heron and Other Navarre Wildlife
- Coast Awhile Vacations
- Sep 11, 2016
- 1 min read
One of the things that makes the Seahorse Retreat and Palm Breeze Beach House unique is the wildlife you might encounter when visiting. Although each home is on just ½ acre, it’s Florida, and plants and critters thrive, so don’t be surprised if you see the following:
Dolphins – look for them near the dock or further in the Sound
Pelicans – they fly low and swoop in to catch fish
Butterflies – they love our flowers!
Hummingbirds – they are attracted to the red hibiscus flowers and red bottlebrush blossoms
Lizards (blue, green, black) - they skitter along the walls and pathways – don’t blink or you might miss them
Crabs – depending on the season, you’ll find them scurrying across the sand
Resident blue heron – we call him that because when we’re there we always see a blue heron silently, gracefully, stealthily stroll down our beach – usually in the morning. We’re not sure if he’s the same one that’s been coming each year, but we like to think so. He’s always scouting for fish.
Black bear – Yes, this did happen one November several years ago. A black bear meandered across Highway 98 onto our beach and left big footprints in the sand! Haven’t seen him since, though, but it’s a fun story to tell.