Introduction:

Welcome to the East River --
The East River is the western-most part of the Apalachicola Bay National Estuarine Reserve System and it begins as a bifurcation of the Apalachicola River. It meanders approximately 16 miles before it empties into East Bay between Magnolia Bluff and Apalachicola. As it travels the 16 miles, the river is transformed from a fresh water stream into a brackish river.
The Apalachicola system also includes St. Georges Sound, St. Vincent Sound, and East Bay. The region is home to 1162 species of plants, 308 species of birds, 186 species of fish, 57 species of mammals, and the highest species density of amphibians and reptiles. It is also home to the largest natural stand of tupelo trees in the world.
Join us on a photo journey up the East River capturing some of the many examples of indiginous wildflowers and critters.

Mid Point Of The River

Mid Point Of The River

Opening Into East Bay

Opening Into East Bay

Herons And Egrets At The Mouth Of The River

Herons And Egrets At The Mouth Of The River
Wading birds resting on a snag trapped on the alluvial fan. These areas provide excellent photo opportunities for bird watchers and photographers.

Cypress Trees In Their Fall Colors

Cypress Trees In Their Fall Colors
Snowy egrets and an osprey

Common Birds Of The East River

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Bald Eagle

Bald Eagle

Common Moorhen

Common Moorhen

Great Egret

Great Egret

Least Bittern

Least Bittern

Great Blue Heron

Great Blue Heron

Immature Night Heron

Immature Night Heron

Nesting Osprey

Nesting Osprey

Common Flowering Plants Of The East River

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Duck Potato

Duck Potato

Dog Rose

Dog Rose

String Lilly

String Lilly

Spider Lilly

Spider Lilly

Button Bush

Button Bush

Pickerel Weed

Pickerel Weed

Water Hemlock

Water Hemlock

Obedient Plant

Obedient Plant

Common Critters Of The East River

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Anole

Anole

Green Striped Hermit Crab

Green Striped Hermit Crab

Alligator

Alligator

Grey Squirrel

Grey Squirrel

Manatee

Manatee

Whitetail Deer

Whitetail Deer

Black Bear

Black Bear

Bobcat

Bobcat

East River is just one of several rivers and creeks that feed into Apalachicola Bay. All of them are equally scenic and offer many opportunities to photographers, advanced or beginning, sight seers or fishermen. The estuary and supporting watershed is an example of what Florida “used to be” and is largely overlooked by visitors. If you would like to experience the beauty and visual opportunities that this area offers, please contact us.

Capt. Ron Harper
850-899-5464

or
E-Mail me at "See The East River" below.

See The East River