Amazing Island Nature: the fabulous flamingo
Don't you think flamingos are some of the very most gorgeous island creatures? I just learned that this stunningly beautiful bird's name...
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Snorkeling the tropical reef: How to identify the Sergeant major fish
If you love to snorkeling the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, or other Caribbean destinations, you've probably already made the acquaintance...
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Island nature: the allure of coconut palms on a tropical beach
Does anything say "tropical beach" or "island runaway" more than coconut palm trees? With their slim, graceful grey trunks and languid...
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Amazing Island Nature: Trinidad's spectacular scarlet ibis
One regret from my brief island getaway to the island country of Trinidad in the Caribbean? That I did not go birding. Yes, you heard me...
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Amazing Island Nature: the delightful pelican!
Are you a fan of pelicans? Have you ever witnessed a squadron of these wonderful waterbirds soar across the ocean in the later afternoon?...
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Amazing Island Nature: What kind of waterbird?
If you spend a lot of time in the islands, eventually you notice the birds. From parrots to pelicans, the bird life can be just...
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Celebrating island nature: the Beautiful Bougainvillea
One gorgeous example of island nature you'll most likely encounter on tropical island getaways? The beautiful bougainvillea. While...
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Amazing Island Nature: the Elegant Orchid
Tropical islands, from the Caribbean to Tahiti, burst with gorgeous natural beauty, especially when it comes to flowers. Bougainvillea,...
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Tropical Reef Series: the Endearing Trunkfish
The Island Runaways began 2015 with a mission: learn to identify and appreciate more of the creatures which live on the tropical reefs...
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Stunning Island Nature: The Stellar Starfish
Whether you're diving in the Caribbean, or bravely setting out on an underwater polar expedition, island travelers have a very good...
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