Gulf Coast Flora & Fauna 101

[PearlSB4U]

I would like to learn the names of the most common flora & fauna along the SoWal coast. What are those little birds? Sandpipers or sanderlings? What 's the difference between a gull & a tern? What are the different names of the different types of sea weed/grass? What do you call those little shells? Periwinkle?

Can anyone on this forum point me to useful web sites, field guides, etc.

Any/all advice would be appreciated.

 

[Kurt]

I recommend our coastal branch library - Friends Of The Coastal Branch Library.

The rangers at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park often have Saturday seminars:
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | SoWal.com - Guide For The Beaches Of South Walton & Scenic 30A

Go Native Tours with Snookie Parrish:
850) 685-0228 or gonative@knology.net

Sign up for SWCC Back To Nature Festival:
Back to Nature Festival Oct 15-17 | SoWal.com - Guide For The Beaches Of South Walton & Scenic 30A

 

[PearlSB4U]

Thanks so much for these leads.