Amelia Island revealed . . .

Submitted by Hal and Kirsten Snyder

www.moonbeampublishing.com

July 28, 2018

"Brown Pelican and Chicks" Photo courtesy of Hal and Kirsten Snyder

"Brown Pelican and Growing Chicks" Photo courtesy of Hal and Kirsten Synder

Editor's Note: The Snyder husband and wife team have always loved photography, birds, and being outdoors. When asked who took each photo, Kirsten said they swap their camera so often they don't always know. Kirsten and Hal started their website www.moonbeampublishing.com on bird photography and other interests in 2008, sharing the amazing sights they witnessed in nature.

These photos were taken off island at Huguenot Memorial Park on AIA where Hal and Kirsten, over the last weeks, have enjoyed watching  a number of baby chicks such as  Laughing Gulls, Royal Terns, and American Oyster Catchers.

The Snyders now call Amelia Island home having retired here in 2014. They donate images and book proceeds to non-profit environmental groups and are published in books, magazines, and calendars around the world. While it is certain that they will continue to miss more wonderful shots than they capture, the thrill of watching the beauty of flight will always remain.

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