Sea Island Life Magazine Spring/Summer 2014 | Page 55

A WALK TO REMEMBER

For those who want to see even more of the wetlands up-close, Gavin Earl,
paddle sports guide and sailing instructor at Sea Island, recommends a number of vantage points: Walk along the beach near Pelican Spit, a sandbar off
the north end of Sea Island, or Gould’s Inlet, on the north end of St. Simons,
for a great view of marshes across the creek.
“You see pelicans, skimmers, oystercatchers and other birds feasting there,”
he says. “The mouth of Postell Creek at Gould’s Inlet, right near the U.S. Coast
Guard Station, is another good location. You can also see marshes from just
about any boat dock or fishing pier or bridge around here.”
He also recommends viewing from the new boat ramp and Earth Day Nature
Trail, which starts under Brunswick’s Sidney Lanier Bridge. The self-guided
trail features wooden boardwalks, wildlife observation decks, educational
signage and an outdoor pavilion with seating.
For more walking options, Earl suggests a path on Rainbow Island that leads
to the end of the marsh hammock. There, people can see various types of
birds, including western kings, scouts orioles and alder flycatchers. The area’s
flora is also a big draw. “Several different types of plants start to bloom in the
spring in the marsh grass,” he adds.

storks, egrets and other shorebirds feeding
all day in the marsh,” Medders describes.
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