City Island (Daytona Beach) facts for kids
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 City Island
Location in Volusia County
City Island (Daytona Beach) (Volusia County)
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| Location | Halifax River |
| Coordinates | 29°12′38″N 81°00′55″W / 29.21058°N 81.01537°W |
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United States
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| State | Florida |
| County | Volusia County |
| City | Daytona Beach, Florida |
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City Island is a small island in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. It sits in the Halifax River, which is part of the Intracoastal Waterway. This waterway runs between mainland Florida and the long, thin barrier islands along the coast. On City Island, you'll find important places like the Daytona Tortugas' Jackie Robinson Ballpark, the city's courthouse, and the main library for Volusia County.
How City Island Was Formed
City Island sits on a special type of rock called the Anastasia Formation. This rock is made of layers of sand and a unique kind of limestone called Coquina. Coquina is formed from broken shells and sand, cemented together. This rock layer was created a very long time ago, during the late Ice Age.
On top of this bedrock, you'll find layers of river mud and sand. These layers were built up over time by the Halifax River. Also, in the last 100 years, extra dirt from digging out river channels was placed on City Island.
Animals and Birds of City Island
City Island is a busy, developed area, much like any small city in Florida. The animals living here are common for such a place. You might see squirrels, rabbits, and lots of green and Brown Anole lizards. Sometimes, raccoons and skunks also visit the island. There are also many doves and pigeons.
The most exciting wildlife on and around City Island are the many different kinds of birds. Especially common are water birds. You can spot many types of duck, including mallards and blue-winged teal. Cormorants are also often seen.
Other water birds include the American white ibis, brown pelicans, and several types of egrets. Look for snowy egrets and great white egrets. You might also see great blue herons and different kinds of gull. High above, an occasional bald eagle or red-shouldered hawk might fly by.
Wildlife Gallery
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Mallard ducks swim in the Halifax River near City Island.
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A great egret wades near City Island in the Halifax River.
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A hungry little blue heron feasts on a fish in the Halifax River.
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A great blue heron near City Island in the Halifax River.
