The Wandering Disciple

A seagull hangs out on the beach with the rest of the snowbirds, feathered and human. When much of the world is covered in snow and cold weather, snowbirds flock to the beaches of Florida to enjoy a little warmth and sunshine. Beaches like Brohard Beach here in Venice because filled with birds and people enjoying the sunshine state weather. (Photo: February 10, 2019)

A brown pelican buzzes the shoreline low and slow at Brohard Beach in Venice. The beaches are a hot spot for pelicans and other shorebirds as they look for fish, crabs and whatever else they can catch for dinner. (Photo: April 14, 2013)

The clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico make it a popular destination for tourists and locals.  The usually calm waters are a great place to take a swim especially considering that in much of the peninsula the water never dips below 70 degrees in the winter.  (Photo: January 27, 2013)

A brown pelican flies along the surf at Brohard Beach in Venice.  The beach is a great place to watch shorebirds come the surf looking for their next meals.  (Photo: April 14, 2013)

A laughing gull flies over the beach at Brohard Beach in Venice. The beach is home to many species of shorebirds and snow birds thanks to the warm Florida climate. (Photo: April 14, 2013)

Sun, waves and aircraft highlight Brohard Beach in Venice. While the beach is widely known for its shark’s teeth, it is also a great place to watch airplanes. The beach sits right on the edge of Venice Municipal Airport, allowing for an up close look at approaching aircraft while enjoying the beach. (Photo: January 27, 2013)