by Shelby Hillgate | Feb 10, 2020 | Island Inn News, Island Wildlife and Shelling
Turtles at the Island Inn! Have you ever walked along the shores of Sanibel and noticed one of these? Sea turtle nest at the Island Inn These staked-off sections are where sea turtles have made their nests! As part of our ongoing efforts to be stewards of the...
by The Island Inn Team | Feb 5, 2019 | Island Wildlife and Shelling
How to See Sanibel Island Dolphins If you see a line of beachcombers standing and pointing at the water, shading their eyes as they squint into the distance, odds are there are dolphins nearby. Something about this obviously intelligent mammal has stirred curiosity...
by Shelby Hillgate | Apr 18, 2018 | Island Inn News, Island Wildlife and Shelling, Planning Your Trip, Sanibel Island News
Sanibel Bird Watching Ranks Top 10 for Birding Around the World in 2018 9. Sanibel Island, Florida, United States Photo: J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge (Official) Sanibel Island is home to 245 bird species, including the bright pink roseate...
by Shelby Hillgate | Mar 15, 2018 | Island Inn News, Island Wildlife and Shelling
Sanibel Shell Planter Tutorial for National Craft Month Wondering what to do with all of those fabulous shells you just found while on vacation at Island Inn? We’ve got an idea for you! This is a great activity for children, as well as adults, and will keep...
by Shelby Hillgate | May 16, 2017 | Island Wildlife and Shelling
Island Sea Turtles Summer is right around the corner here at the Island Inn! The change of the season brings long days at the beach, fun in the sun and a good time. It also brings the start of Loggerhead Turtle Nesting Season. From May – October, Sanibel beaches are...
by The Island Inn Team | Feb 10, 2014 | Island Wildlife and Shelling
Witness The Fascinating Journey of the Sea Turtle Sea turtles are among the world’s oldest living creatures, having inhabited Earth’s oceans for more than 65 million years. These gentle, long-lived reptiles have fascinated people around the world. Sanibel...