Category: Wildlife

Red-shouldered hawk, holding a Florida lubber. These raptors catch different types prey including insects, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and sometimes other birds.
Nature

Raptors

Raptors, also known as birds of prey, are a group of carnivorous birds that includes eagles, hawks, harriers, falcons, kites, vultures, osprey, and owls. These birds include some of the most impressive animals in Canaveral National Seashore and Florida. They include the bald eagle, the United States National Bird, and several endangered species.

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Great blue heron perched in tree on Florida birding and kayak tour. Viking EcoTours typically sees these shorebirds along the shoreline near maritime hammocks and mangrove islands during kayaking tours.
Nature

Shorebirds

What are Shorebirds? Shorebirds in Florida There are many species of shorebirds that can be found in Florida, including herons, plovers, and egrets. Some of the more common species found in Florida include the great blue heron, willet, American white ibis, snowy egret, and least sandpiper. Shorebirds are typically found along shorelines and wetlands, where

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Three Dolphins at sunset near mangroves (DSC_8383)
Nature

Bottlenose Dolphins

The common bottlenose dolphin in Canaveral National Seashore is an amazing sight for everyone on the water. Wild dolphins can be seen year round in the park.

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comb jelly - bioluminescence
Bioluminescence

Comb Jellies

What Are Comb Jellies? These simple bioluminescent animals are 95% water and can be found anywhere from the deep ocean to shallow coastal areas like the Indian River Lagoon. Comb jellies can swim but are considered zooplankton because the forces from currents and tides are normally too strong from them to swim against. Although they don’t

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