Green Heron on the Nest

I photographed this nesting Green Heron at Blue Hole last week on Big Pine Key.

I was on my way to Key West and was lucky to get these pictures of the Green Heron on the nest.

There are many places in the Florida Keys to see wildlife in their natural environment.

John Pennekamp State Park

Pennekamp State Park is all about the water, they have all these great waterways that are wonderful places to take a kayak or canoe. The park is over 50 years old.

The waters around Key Largo are crystal clear making Pennekamp State Park a great place to go boating or snorkel or do anything water related.

Dotted in the water all over the Florida Keys are these uninhabited island that are great to explore, this one at Pennekamp State Park is an example of the larger ones.

This rocky beach is part of the beautiful scenery waiting to be explored at the popular Florida State Park, or you can just spread out a towel and enjoy the sun. Pennekamp State Park is all about the water - talk about what you can do famous for snorkeling and scuba diving, canoeing and boating.

Feeding Tarpon at Robbie’s of Islamorada

If you’ve been in the Florida Keys and haven’t visited Robbie’s of Islamorada you’re missing out on a view of tarpon that all Florida Keys fishermen dream of. It’s the scene of a 100 lb. tarpon jumping straight up with gills flaring and head a shakin.

And you get to see it very close up, while you feed the tarpon by hand. That’s me while I’m starting to look at the camera, the tarpon is about to inhale the small frozen Spanish sardine that Robbie’s sells to unsuspecting Islamorada tourists.

Robbie’s also has a nice little bar and a restaurant that serves local seafood. There’s an open air market with art, jewelry, clothing and other tropical necessities. Fishing charters can take you to catch your own tarpon and snorkel charters will take you to the reef for a complete day on the water.

Sights at Key West Bight

Key West Bight along with Garrison Bight are two popular marinas in Key West. The Marina offers charter boats for fishing, diving, snorkeling and cruising.

From Duval Street, take Greene Street northeast three blocks to the marina area. There are lots of shops, bars and restaurants like Commodore Waterfront Restaurant to enjoy while you’re there.

The Jolly Rover is one of the sailing ships offering sunset cruises from the marina.

Crystal Clear Water of Bahia Honda Key

The crystal clear water of Bahia Honda Key offers some of the best snorkeling places in the Florida Keys. The State Park offers camping, canoe and kayak rentals, boat tours and more.