The Jekyll Island Authority Board hosted a ribbon cutting on January 19th to officially open the St. Andrews Sound Wildlife Viewing Platform located at the St. Andrews Picnic Area on the south end of Jekyll Island.

The board took the opportunity to thank the individuals, agencies, and businesses that provided monetary support and in-kind donations toward its construction. The Wildlife Viewing Platform is the second of its kind built on Jekyll Island. The first opened in November 2008 and is located near the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center. The Wildlife Viewing Platform is a two-story structure built to provide the public with an extended view of the expansive salt marsh adjacent to Jekyll Island. By providing a better view of the wildlife that lives in the marshland, the Platform will bolster an appreciation for this rich habitat.

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Hello everyone,  I met a nice couple from Germany yesterday afternoon.  They interviewed me for a radio program they do in Germany.   It was a pleasure to talk of how wonderful Jekyll Island and the Golden Isles are for birding. 

Here’s the bird list!

Have a Great Day!

Lydia

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