“ Sunset ” Birding Eco-Boat Tour from Marineland
Meeting Location : Ripple Effect Ecotours ’ headquarters , 101 Tolstoy Lane Guide : Ripple Effect Ecotours
WEDNESDAY 5:30 TO 7:30 P . M .
Price : $ 55 | Min / Max No of People : 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level : Undemanding Explore the far reaches of some of the best birding habitats in the Northeast Florida on the “ Ripple Effect 1 ”. This unique vessel has no propeller as you glide across the water with an ease of mind knowing wildlife is safe from propeller strikes .
“ High Noon Wings Over Florida ” Eco-Boat Tour from Marineland
Meeting Location : Ripple Effect Ecotours ’ headquarters , 101 Tolstoy Lane . Guide : Ripple Effect Ecotours
THURSDAY NOON TO 2 P . M .
Price : $ 55 | Min / Max No of People : 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level : Undemanding This ecological trip explores birds and the biodiversity of the National Estuarine Research Reserve and the 40,000 acres of pristine coastal habitat in the Matanzas Basin south of St . Augustine . Traverse otherwise unreachable areas like the tidal creeks of the Pellicer Flats , the natural coquina rock outcroppings and the very shallow Matanzas Inlet , a stopover for migratory birds , sea turtles , the Florida Manatee and the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin .
“ Birders Evening ” Eco-Explorer Boat Tours from Marineland
Meeting Location : Ripple Effect Ecotours ’ headquarters , 101 Tolstoy Lane Guide : Ripple Effect Ecotours
THURSDAY 5 TO 7 P . M .
Price : $ 55 | Min / Max No of People : 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level : Undemanding The ambient twilight as the sun begins to approach the horizon unveils a natural landscape void of human development . Point your cameras at the wonders of nature under best natural lighting of the festival or just enjoy some of the most natural landscapes in coastal Florida aboard the “ Ripple Effect One .” 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 .
“ Matanzas Inlet ” Explorer Boat Ecotour from Marineland
Meeting Location : Ripple Effect Ecotours ’ headquarters , 101 Tolstoy Lane Guide : Ripple Effect Ecotours
FRIDAY 9 TO 11 A . M .
Price : $ 55 | Min / Max No of People : 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level : Undemanding Explore the dynamic habitats of the Matanzas Basin . Your Florida Master Naturalists guide and US Coast Guard licensed captain will introduce you to the only natural inlet on the east coast of Florida , the Matanzas Inlet . Get your cameras ready ; this one is a crowd pleaser .
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“ Late Afternoon Birding Delight ” Eco-Boat Tour from Marineland
Meeting Location : Ripple Effect Ecotours ’ headquarters , 101 Tolstoy Lane Guide : Ripple Effect Ecotours
FRIDAY 3 TO 5 P . M .
Price : $ 55 | Min / Max No of People : 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level : Undemanding This ecological trip explores birds and the biodiversity of the National Estuarine Research Reserve and the 40,000 acres of pristine coastal habitat in the Matanzas Basin south of St . Augustine . Traverse otherwise unreachable areas like tidal creeks of the Pellicer Flats , the natural coquina rock outcroppings and the very shallow Matanzas Inlet , a stopover for migratory birds , sea turtles , the Florida Manatee and the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin .
“ Good Morning ” Birding by Boat Ecotour from Marineland
Meeting Location : Ripple Effect Ecotours ’ headquarters , 101 Tolstoy Lane Guide : Ripple Effect Ecotours
SATURDAY 10 A . M . TO NOON
Price : $ 55 | Min / Max No of People : 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level : Undemanding Explore the far reaches of some of the best birding habitats in the Northeast Florida on the “ Ripple Effect 1 ,” 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 tri-pod and set up for the morning glory and your birding paradise .
“ Twilight ” Birding Ecotour from Marineland
Meeting Location : Ripple Effect Ecotours ’ headquarters , 101 Tolstoy Lane Guide : Ripple Effect Ecotours
SATURDAY 5:30 TO 7:30 P . M .
Price : $ 55 | Min / Max No of People : 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level : Undemanding The ambient twilight as the sunsets unveils a natural landscape void of human development . Point your cameras at the wonders of nature under best natural lighting of the festival or just enjoy some of the most natural landscapes in coastal Florida aboard the “ Ripple Effect One .” Potential to view lots of great birds when paddling including Black-crowned Night Herons , Northern Harriers , Owls and Clapper Rails in the marsh as the sunsets .
“ Mid-Morning Birds in Flight ” Boat Eco-tour
Meeting Location : Ripple Effect Ecotours ’ headquarters , 101 Tolstoy Lane Guide : Ripple Effect Ecotours
SUNDAY 10 A . M . TO NOON
Price : $ 55 | Min / Max No of People : 3 / 5 | Difficulty Level : Undemanding This ecological trip explores birds and the biodiversity of the National Estuarine Research Reserve ; 14 miles of pristine coastal habitat in the Matanzas Basin south of St . Augustine : Bald Eagles , Northern Harriers , Great Horned Owl , Osprey , Whimbrels , Black Bellied Plovers , Semipalmated Plovers , Piping Plovers , Wilson ’ s Plovers , Spotted Sandpipers , Willets , Dunlin , Sandpipers , Yellow Legs , Roseate Spoonbills , Seaside Sparrows , Terns , , Red Knots and many other species .