Sebastian Inlet has many types of bird, marine and reptile life. You’ll see dolphins constantly swimming in the inlet . Different types of birds fly overhead, wade along the water’s edge or spend time on the beach. And you’re also likely to come across some Red-headed Agama lizards.
Here’s a sampling of some of the goings on at the inlet during my visits on Dec. 30, 2024, and on Jan. 1, 2025:
I was surprised to find so many Barn Swallows along Joe Overstreet Road, but their early migration let me see just how different their appearance can be.
I’ve seen plenty of adult ones before, but it wasn’t until August along Black Point Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island that I came across a juvenile Reddish Egret. And I got to see both generations together.