Native Sun Tours

06/04/2022

We’re so fortunate see a historical landmark like Ft Matanzas on our tours. Join us to learn more 🌞
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21/03/2022

Excellent advice from the FWC to keep the little critters safe!

Don’t mess with the nest!
Sea turtles, shorebirds, seabirds and wading birds are all starting to nest along our coastlines. Since much of this nesting happens on the same beautiful beaches we all enjoy and love, we can all do our part to make sure that this nesting season is the best!

✅ Give them space! Getting closer than 50 feet from a nesting sea turtle can cause them to leave before fully nesting. Getting closer than 300 feet from beach-nesting birds may cause adults to flush, leaving eggs and chicks unprotected. If an animal changes its behavior when you approach, that’s a sign that you may be too close. Social distancing is a win when it comes to nesting wildlife!
✅ Stash the trash! “Leave only footprints” is a good rule to live by at the beach – when left on beaches overnight, trash, toys, beach chairs and the like can interfere with sea turtle and waterbird nesting in a big way. It takes a lot of energy for sea turtles to crawl onto the beach and properly lay their nests (and same for hatchlings trying to make their way to the water) – obstacles in their way can prevent them from nesting or even entangle them. Food scraps can also attract predators to the beach that can prey on vulnerable hatchlings, shorebird eggs and chicks, as well as digging up and eating sea turtle eggs. Fishing line, plastic cups and other trash left on the beach can entangle or trap wildlife. Keeping beaches clean is a win for wildlife and for beachgoers!
✅ Lights out! Lights on the beach can misdirect or disturb sea turtles and their hatchlings, leading them away from the ocean and into potential danger, so leave your cell phones off and flashlights at home if at the beach after dark. If living at or visiting beach-front property, you can help nesting sea turtles and hatchlings by turning off lights or closing curtains to block light facing the water.

For more information about nesting and how you can help, visit MyFWC.com/SeaTurtle or see our “Be a Beach Hero” brochure: https://bit.ly/2L38HaZ

For the news release, go to https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/30fc474

For more information about nesting waterbirds, go to MyFWC.com/Shorebirds and download the “Share the with Beach-Nesting ” brochure: https://bit.ly/37wZ5DB

19/03/2022

Dolphins and smiles
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07/03/2022

Blue sky + white pelicans + blue water = beautiful day
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21/02/2022

Quick look at some of our locals 🌞

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07/02/2022

Bird ID? The feet give it away every time 🌞

24/01/2022

Fun fact (chilly weather version): our Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins have a layer blubber just like whales to keep them warm 🐬
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03/01/2022

Just a shout out to all our past and future passengers: thank you!

And a quick reminder that all of our tours are private. (No combined groups on either a regular or custom tour)

31/12/2021

24/12/2021

Hope y’all have a wonderful holiday. We’ll be back on the water on Monday 🎄

20/12/2021

Before, during, and after!
Oyster harvesting season is now - our stretch of the Matanzas River is great for oystering and a perfect outing for a custom Native Sun tour 🌞

16/12/2021

Dolphins and sparkly sunshine 🌞

13/12/2021

Making new friends at the fish camp.

11/11/2021

It`s always nice to see White Pelicans coming down for the winter. True snowbirds, seen on our Daytripper Tour.

03/11/2021

Happy to be arriving at our new launch site in quaint Crescent Beach, FL

16/10/2021

Great weather coming up this week - perfect time to meet some of our local marine life

06/10/2021

Harvesting oysters in October

Native Sun Tours offers Scalloping charters during the summer months by scallopingflorida.com.. We are testing the possibility of offering a Oyster gathering charter during the winter months in the St. Augustine area as well.

24/06/2021

2021 Scallop Report: did some scouting over the last few days and the scallop numbers look good especially compared to last few years. Book now to get the best days 352-212-6142

29/04/2021

Ever tried scalloping on the Gulf Coast of Florida? It's a great family adventure. We're now offering scallop reservations from our private location near Crystal River. Call Capt Russ to learn more (352-212-6142). You can also visit www.scallopingflorida.com to learn more and check out our FB page: Scalloping Florida