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 .