GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike Anderson. ...more

January 2, 2010

After nearly 40 years on the brink of extinction, the brown pelican is coming off the endangered species list. The bird, now prevalent across Florida and the Gulf and Pacific coasts, was declared an endangered species in 1970, after its population was devastated by the use of the pesticide DDT. The pelican's recovery is largely due to a 1972 ban on the chemical. ...more

November 11, 2009

Who would believe fishermen could be yearning for December weather in March? ...more

March 11, 2009

As a volunteer with the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Liz Vreeland has rescued songbirds and hawks. She has spent her share of time unraveling fishing line off perplexed pelicans at fishing piers. ...more

January 27, 2009

A volunteer with the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary rescued an eagle this afternoon in Seminole that appeared to have an injured wing, according to the organization. She is bringing the creature to the sanctuary's hospital in Indian Shores, said a volunteer there. ...more

January 26, 2009

With the Gulf temperature at about 78 degrees, things are just right for the fall migration of king mackerel through Bay area waters. The fish seem to prefer the 78- to 68-degree zone, moving south in fall, north in spring to stay in their comfort zone. ...more

October 26, 2008

It's time for the body count. Volunteers will fan out to some 50 islands in Tampa Bay on Saturday to harvest discarded fishing line. They will also be documenting the number of dead birds they find, victims of fishing line spider-webbed across mangroves where birds nest and roost. ...more

October 24, 2008

For a number of years, the Pembrokeshire District Junior Rugby Association has made trips abroad to expand its players not just on the field, but also away from it. ...more

October 22, 2008

For a number of years, the Pembrokeshire District Junior Rugby Association has made trips abroad to expand its players not just on the field, but also away from it. ...more

October 22, 2008

For a number of years, the Pembrokeshire District Junior Rugby Association has made trips abroad to expand its players not just on the field, but also away from it. ...more

October 22, 2008