Millipedes love to eat all the dead vegetation and we like to see them here on Long Caye. Today, this adult long-flange millipede came crawling out and we took advantage, getting a nice shot of him. You can see his paired legs, a tell-tale sign he’s a millipede and not a centipede.
Today, while strolling along the beach near Lr3, we encountered a remarkable Spotted Sea Hare gliding gracefully through the seagrass. These fascinating marine creatures play a vital role in maintaining the health of seagrass ecosystems by feeding on algae. With their soft, rounded bodies adorned with dark spots and brownish-yellow mottling, they camouflage seamlessly with…
The red-footed booby (Sula sula) is a large seabird recognized for its striking red feet, pointed bill, and streamlined body. As the smallest of the booby species, it excels in diving and fishing, catching fish and squid by plunging into the ocean from great heights. You can find red-footed boobies on Half Moon Caye, where…
Since we’re 50 miles out from the mainland, whenever we see butterflies, we can only wonder if they’ve flown all the way here or if they live here their whole life. It’s wonderful either way. This Julia butterfly, which can be found all across Belize, paid us a visit today before the winds picked up….
Hermit crabs are fascinating crustaceans that exhibit the unique behavior of inhabiting discarded shells. Unlike other crabs, hermit crabs have soft, exposed abdomens that need protection, so they use empty snail shells to shield themselves from predators and environmental elements. As they grow, they continuously seek larger shells and often compete with other hermit crabs…
The brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is a large water bird that inhabits the coastlines of North, Central, and South America. You can easily identify it by its brown-gray body, large bill with a distinctive throat pouch, and long wingspan that can reach up to 7 feet. Unlike other pelicans, brown pelicans dive from heights into…
As Tropical Storm Sara sweeps through, the White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) are making the most of the high waters on Long Caye. These elegant wading birds, known for their bright white feathers, curved reddish-orange bills, and pink legs, are a striking sight against the stormy backdrop. Taking advantage of the break in the weather, the…
