When you look at a map of Florida and see that bump hanging out there on the
east coast, you know the one where they send the shuttles up from?  That's
Merritt Island.  It's one on the many barrier islands on Florida's East
Coast.  The wildlife refuge surrounds the space center and has some of the
best birding around, you don't even have to leave your car.  There are also
some nice fairly accessible paths through the marshes that offer some
beautiful views.  Nice interpretive center.  But, one word of
warning...BEWARE THE MOSQUITOS!!! Also, you if you go North a bit Naturists
and Naturalists can enjoy a real cool view of the launch pads from the dunes
at Cape Canaveral Seashore.  The Space Coast is one of the hidden treasures
in Florida, althought it's getting to look like south Florida around here.

Beth the OT

-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Barber, Kenneth L.
Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2000 7:10 AM
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Subject: Re: levitating birds (majorly off topic) still majorly off....


where exactly is merritt island? is it inland? on the gulf? atlantic? or in
the part of florida that really should have been alabama (panhandle if you
didn't guess it)?

-----Original Message-----
From: Elizabeth H. Thiers [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 10:23 PM
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Subject: Re: levitating birds (majorly off topic) still majorly off....


Hey Betty, we got them spoon bill ibis's down here.  I think they are a
little hard to levitate though.

Beth the OT who lives near Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge where in the
spring and fall you get some way cool National Geographic style bird
watching.

-----Original Message-----
From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Betty Alfred
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 4:30 PM
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Subject: Re: levitating birds (majorly off topic) still majorly off....


In a message dated 05/02/2000 7:24:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
writes:

<< yes, betty, i identify and feel for hurt animals. i never climed sanity
 though.
 send  me a few cardinals and bluebirds maybe some finches. add some color
to
 the music.

  >>
Okay Ken, you got it.  And if it's color you want, howz about a painted
bunting...that''s on the way too.  I have to send him from a whole other
state though,  so it might take a little while.  Look out of your window in
about a half an hour.