The Cutler Bay Chronicles There’s something special about seeing a river otter in the wild. Fast. Curious. Intelligent. Like the water itself—always moving. I’ve been fortunate enough to see North American river otters on several occasions in the Everglades of Cutler Bay, Florida. Every sighting feels rare now… like catching a glimpse of something trying to hold on. Long before The Cutler Bay Chronicles, I worked as a dolphin and sea lion trainer, and the very first animals I

The Red-Shouldered Hawk — Voice of the Canopy Seen perched above the waterways and hardwood hammocks of the Everglades, the Red-Shouldered Hawk moves like a quiet overseer of the wild. Its sharp call echoes through the trees, a signal that life below is always in motion. As a predator, it plays a vital role in balance—feeding on rodents, reptiles, and small prey, helping regulate populations that would otherwise overrun the fragile ecosystem. In this way, the hawk is not just

The Cutler Bay Chronicles I’ve always seen myself as a steward of the Everglades. Not an owner. Not a visitor. A witness… and a caretaker of what’s still here. I’ve seen many faces of this place— quiet mornings, rising water, shifting seasons, life moving just beneath the surface. And I’ve seen where it flows… out into the surrounding waters that carry its story beyond the trees. This isn’t just where I live. This is a living system. A pulse. A reminder. The Cutler Bay Chroni

🌕 THE FLOWER MOON May 2026 — Cutler Bay, Florida One day you just wake up… and realize you’re here. On this earth. In this moment. In this life. And one day—you won’t be. So this now matters. I’m grateful for the journey to this point— for the stories, the battles, the love I chose to stand on, and for the force behind it all that allowed me to live it. On May 1st, 2026, the full moon rises—known as the Flower Moon. The name comes from the season itself. May is when life blo