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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
Entrance gate to Elmer's Island Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is open from sunrise to sunset.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
A large parking area at the end of the road for the shore.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
Info signs describe attempts to rehabilitate the shore following past storms.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
Morning skies over the Gulf shore.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
The single gravel road through the refuge is popular for fishing. The canals beside the road are common areas to see the wildlife.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
An egret stands in the refuge waterway.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
A great blue heron in the refuge waterway.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/02/2018
A brown pelican floats in the refuge waterway.