tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.comments2012-12-13T15:46:16.103-05:00Space Coast EcoFlorida Beach Basicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-28890091220308856352012-06-13T08:16:35.102-04:002012-06-13T08:16:35.102-04:00We've shared your site on Facebook at www.flor...We've shared your site on Facebook at www.floridaswater.comSt. Johns River Water Management Districthttp://www.sjrwmd.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-7961499503929768342012-05-25T17:19:51.323-04:002012-05-25T17:19:51.323-04:00I sent this question to Charlie Corbeil, and he fo...I sent this question to Charlie Corbeil, and he forwarded it to Vince Lamb, a Cruickshank Sanctuary and scrub jay expert. Our thanks to Vince for providing the following answers to State Park Discussion Forum's questions: "I have seen a few scrub-jay nests but I usually try to avoid getting close. Scrub-jays will abandon nests after people have come too close. I believe that they construct their nest from twigs found nearby. Some Spanish Moss could be included but it does not provide much structural strength.<br /><br />Feeding scrub-jays without a special permit is illegal but fairly widespread. I have only heard of one person who was ever given a citation and that citation was dropped. People feeding jays should use raw, unsalted peanuts or worms – not people junk food. Studies have shown problems resulting from human feeding – especially during the nesting season. If the jays receive a few peanuts occasionally, I doubt that any real harm is done. When they are fed large quantities of food from humans, they can lose their ability to find natural foods. This can cause problems when the humans stop providing the food."<br /><br />Visit Vince's web site at http://www.vincelamb.com/ and Charlie's web site at http://www.pbase.com/charlie_corbeil/profileFlorida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-10971842826228353942012-05-24T12:14:24.801-04:002012-05-24T12:14:24.801-04:00This is very interesting. I had a lady stop me tod...This is very interesting. I had a lady stop me today and ask me if the scrub jays made their nesting material out of the Spanish moss that hangs from the trees here.<br /><br />I told her I wasn't sure and she insisted on finding out. I don't know why it was that important, but hey, to each his own right? As I continued walking along, darn if her question didn't start bothering me. What DO they make their nests out of? I know twigs, but what else? And, I hear of people feeding the scrub jays, but isn't that illegal?State Park Discussion Forumhttp://stateparktalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-87431934800610071802011-12-27T16:36:59.334-05:002011-12-27T16:36:59.334-05:00Just out of curiosity, does anyone know why you wo...Just out of curiosity, does anyone know why you would want to shout down a rain barrel?<br /><br />I guess it is just a silly game that kids played in the 19th century but I wonder if there is something more to it than that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-60462719967355904432011-07-28T17:34:15.738-04:002011-07-28T17:34:15.738-04:00Now there seems to be a big new sign saying, "...Now there seems to be a big new sign saying, "NO TRESSPASSING" Duda Ranch. Therefore, this morning I didn't go in.<br />Can we go anyway? I was disappointed.squizelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129889318428968887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-64542636420926697072011-05-03T11:37:55.970-04:002011-05-03T11:37:55.970-04:00This is really a great article i love to read this...This is really a great article i love to read this kind of trips and journeys.port canaveral transportationhttp://www.limocarorlando.com/about/transportation-excellencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-12548652638807667592010-05-31T12:13:43.549-04:002010-05-31T12:13:43.549-04:00You might want to suggest parking at Bonsteel Park...You might want to suggest parking at Bonsteel Park next door if you plan on taking the nature trail across the road after 5pm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-53574826654874370432010-03-09T22:07:04.060-05:002010-03-09T22:07:04.060-05:00Dear Anonymous - about three miles. You might be ...Dear Anonymous - about three miles. You might be interested in the post friend Wayne did about a bike trip that included the trail from Malabar Road to Port Malabar Blvd. http://www.spacecoasteco.com/2009/05/palm-bay-and-malabar-bike-ride-field.html. Weather is finally getting nice enough to think about some of this outdoor activity!Florida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-27422563596497332232010-03-09T21:52:26.748-05:002010-03-09T21:52:26.748-05:00How long is the trail from Malabar Road to Port Ma...How long is the trail from Malabar Road to Port Malabar Blvd.?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-26732245369412579242009-12-20T22:11:34.384-05:002009-12-20T22:11:34.384-05:00No, according to http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/4h/Ecosys...No, according to http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/4h/Ecosystems/Tropical_Hammocks/tropical_hammocks.html a hammock is more of a forest, with well-drained soil, characterized by thick stands of shade-tolerant hardwoods. a wetland is more of a swamp or a marsh.Florida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-26074826641479403232009-12-20T21:56:42.752-05:002009-12-20T21:56:42.752-05:00Thanks for this post. Good to know. Didn't k...Thanks for this post. Good to know. Didn't know there was so much wetland. Would the wetlands be considered hammocks?The Florida Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01479653315243145361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-40965766432905555092009-11-21T13:11:39.706-05:002009-11-21T13:11:39.706-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Florida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-3990203023801710712009-11-21T04:26:13.470-05:002009-11-21T04:26:13.470-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.seo companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450140480070829860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-3871272401836302202009-10-31T22:07:05.136-04:002009-10-31T22:07:05.136-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Mistihttp://www.oceanicwilderness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-89524266790800854202009-07-14T20:12:27.607-04:002009-07-14T20:12:27.607-04:00Paul - you are absolutely right! I added it to th...Paul - you are absolutely right! I added it to the Port Canaveral post also. Thanks. margeFlorida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-73081568323063614462009-07-14T07:18:58.686-04:002009-07-14T07:18:58.686-04:00Hi under "what to wear" you did not men...Hi under "what to wear" you did not mention insect repellent, which is at least as important as sun block or suntan oil Paul E. McLaughlinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-17265429425991313492009-06-14T17:19:03.853-04:002009-06-14T17:19:03.853-04:00I've been intrigued by the idea of geocasheing...I've been intrigued by the idea of geocasheing as a way to get families together..outdoors. It sounds like fun. <br /><br />www.riverwildlife.blogspot.comCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774903259772280962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-58869452713638794922009-05-28T14:55:32.604-04:002009-05-28T14:55:32.604-04:00Wow, sounds like a sleazy thing to do, but I guess...Wow, sounds like a sleazy thing to do, but I guess with those lemons, lemonade was made :)<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Debris<br />http://DebrisCentral.BlogSpot.comTimothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04656525061692560868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-92113837486361109672009-05-28T09:55:25.706-04:002009-05-28T09:55:25.706-04:00No, it is part of the Environmentally Endangered L...No, it is part of the Environmentally Endangered Lands program, which means it belongs to Brevard County and can only be used for education and passive recreation. I am fairly certain that this was part of the General Development Corp fiasco that started in the early 1960s wherein GDC bought large amounts of land, put in canals for drainage, put in roads, and then sold the lots to unsuspecting northerners as "developed." Failure and court action followed, of course.Florida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-2045731312048181712009-05-26T21:16:31.848-04:002009-05-26T21:16:31.848-04:00Wow, That's very thorough! This is a very visito...Wow, That's very thorough! This is a very visitor friendly site. Good work with including the google maps too. Now you mention that it was a development that was never built, when was it supposed to be built? They don't have plans in the future to follow through with it correct? That would be a shame.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Debris<br />http://DebrisCentral.BlogSpot.comTimothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04656525061692560868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-69486867054302301282009-05-24T19:39:51.353-04:002009-05-24T19:39:51.353-04:00Dear dlodge: welcome to the site, and thanks for t...Dear dlodge: welcome to the site, and thanks for the link. Followed it and read the whole song - that's a pretty vicious song! margeFlorida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-38980100403975032052009-05-24T14:03:04.579-04:002009-05-24T14:03:04.579-04:00The two "versions" are actually different parts of...The two "versions" are actually different parts of the same song,part of it appears to be a duet.<br />It's about how even the best of playmates quarrel,then make up. Here is a link to the full lyrics:<br />http://ingeb.org/songs/idontwan.htmlUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126094286181287973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-82059320542312747752009-05-09T23:16:00.000-04:002009-05-09T23:16:00.000-04:00I've driven past these places on my way to the gre...I've driven past these places on my way to the great beach at Jetty Park. Didn't realize they were there. Next time I'm over that way I'll check them out. <br /><br />I really like Jetty Park, especially the boardwalk next to the jetty. Saw my first sea turtles in the inlet there. Always lots of fishermen too.David McReehttp://www.blogthebeach.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-22487385988375218262009-05-07T09:25:00.000-04:002009-05-07T09:25:00.000-04:00Dear Anonymous: Great comment - thanks. I'm not ...Dear Anonymous: Great comment - thanks. I'm not out there frequently - was amazed that anybody would even think about swimming there! For those looking for a good place to let children run free, Ballard Park has a terrific fenced playground.Florida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6113767116961253488.post-4691749018870758142009-05-06T10:58:00.000-04:002009-05-06T10:58:00.000-04:00The Wetlands are a place to appreciate and for rel...The Wetlands are a place to appreciate and for relaxing with the sounds of nature while we learn from the habitats. Many photographers are there for serious photo ops. Please do not treat this as a zoo and allow children to run free or make noises. The zoo is a better choice for the children. There are natures wild species here and someone could be hurt. Alligators are common and can get aggressive. DO NOT FEED ANIMALS...this is against the law. DO NOT DISTURB NESTING BIRDS! Sorry... NO SWIMMING, NO KAYAKING! Quiet Please! SsshhhAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com