Late Afternoon Birding Delight Eco- Boat Tour from Marineland
Meeting Location: Ripple Effect Ecotours’ headquarters, 101 Tolstoy Lane
FRIDAY 3 TO 5 PM
Cost: $ 55 | Min / Max. No. of People: 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding Cruise along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway in one of the most undisturbed shorelines along the ICW in Florida. Bald Eagles nest in the uplands, Ospreys soar above, and song birds hide within the vast conservation area filled with habitats for a diversity of bird species. Learn about the ecology and history that dominates the area.
Good Morning Birding by Boat Ecotour from Marineland
Meeting Location: Ripple Effect Ecotours’ headquarters, 101 Tolstoy Lane
SATURDAY 10 AM TO NOON
Cost: $ 55 | Min / Max. No. of People: 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding Explore the far reaches of some of the best birding habitats in Northeast Florida on the‘ Ripple Effect One,’ an alternative‘ super yacht tender.’ This unique vessel has no propeller as you glide across the water with an ease of mind knowing wildlife is safe from injury by propeller strikes. Bring your tripod and set up for the morning glory and your birding paradise.
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PHOTO: ST. AUGUSTINE ECO TOURS
Twilight Birding Ecotour from Marineland
Meeting Location: Ripple Effect Ecotours’ headquarters, 101 Tolstoy Lane
SATURDAY 5:30 TO 7:30 PM
Cost: $ 55 | Min / Max. No. of People: 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding The ambient twilight as the sunset unveils a natural landscape void of human development. Point your cameras at the wonders of nature aboard the‘ Ripple Effect One.’
Mid-Morning Birds in Flight Boat Eco-tour
Meeting Location: Ripple Effect Ecotours’ headquarters, 101 Tolstoy Lane
SUNDAY 11 AM TO 1 PM
Cost: $ 55 | Min / Max. No. of People: 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level: Undemanding Last chance to get onboard the‘ Ripple Effect One’ to get your best birding photo, potential future published nature shots and / or in depth understanding of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuary. This ecological trip explores birds and the biodiversity of the NERR’ s southern boundary with 14 miles of pristine coastal habitats ready for you to explore with a professional naturalist and certified captain as your guide.