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What to bring, what you’ll see, and how to make the most of your day on the water.

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Species Hub

Birds of the Coast & Flats Wading birds, seabirds, and raptors you’ll spot on coasts and flats.
Fish & Marine Life Popular game fish plus iconic marine wildlife seen on the water.
Shells & Shore Creatures What you’ll discover on sandbars, beaches, and tidal flats.
Reptiles & Amphibians Gators, turtles, snakes, and frogs common to Southwest Florida.
Land Wildlife Coastal and island mammals around mangroves, dunes, and preserves.
Invasive Species Non-native species impacting Southwest Florida’s land and waters.
Butterflies & Insects Colorful pollinators and common dragonflies around shorelines.