Most Common Shore Birds We See On Tour
There is no denying that dolphins and manatees seem to steal the show while we are on tour. However, there is so much wildlife to be seen in Florida and there is no shortage of shore birds. These beautiful birds are across the state and frequently seen on our tour, no matter the location or part of Florida you are visiting.
Bald Eagles
We are happy to report that we see a TON of bald eagles while on paddle board tours across Florida. Their population has skyrocketed in recent years and we are excited to see it. Seeing a bald eagle in their natural environment is truly something very majestic and we frequently get to experience them in action feeding. We frequently encounter them swooping down and grabbing fish from the surface, which is quite impressive to see a bird that size do!
Roseate Spoonbills
Rare to the area, but frequently seen on tour is another beautiful bird, the roseate spoonbill. Named for their very odd looking, long spoon shaped bills, these shore birds are also frequently referred to as the “Florida Flamingo”. Roseate spoonbills are a beautiful pink color, coming from the shrimp and crabs in their diet. Given their pink color, they have received their nickname.
Osprey
The most common bird of prey in almost all of Florida’s coastal regions is the osprey. We frequently see ospreys on tour and they almost always put on a show. They dive into the water at incredible speeds and come back up with fish in their talons.
