Monthly Archives: January 2020

Turtles & Birds

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

We have been concerned with recent reports that there has been a precipitous decline in birds in our area.  We can certainly attest to that reality.  There are far fewer birds, either permanent residents or migratory, in the trees behind … Continue reading →

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Watch Out!

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

This is by far the most photographed object on our beach.  It’s a WWII era watch tower, erected in 1942, one of around 15,000 such structures built on the U.S. coastline to keep an eye out for German shipping activity, … Continue reading →

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Of Mice and Raccoons

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

We’re having a little mouse issue right now at The Little Hacienda.   It’s undoubtedly due to the change in the weather, the little guys naturally seeking a nice warm place to ride out the Florida winter.  Of course, when … Continue reading →

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Yo-Yo Weather & Birding

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

We have yo-yo weather here in Florida.  That means it can be hot one day and cold the next.  Yesterday morning I walked the beach in shorts, and wore them all day.  This morning it was watch cap, hoodie and … Continue reading →

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Fishing as Meditation

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

I went surf fishing for the first time in 2020 this morning.  The weather report promised very mild conditions, temp rising to around 80, with a light wind out of the southwest, and on our morning walk it appeared to … Continue reading →

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Bring It!

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Samuel Harrison

We’re Back, with a beautiful start to 2020.  After more than a week of dreary, rainy weather at the end of December, we’re enjoying fantastic weather here on Skinny Island, and pumped to have a great year, with lots of … Continue reading →

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