Geography
Angel City is bounded to the south and east by the Banana River, to the west by Newfound Harbor, and to the north is SR 520. Buck Point is the southernmost point of the peninsula where Newfound Harbor ends at Banana River.
There are two uninhabited islands south of Buck Point named Brady and George's islands, which are accessible from Lotus and Georgiana. These islands are spoil islands. The southern of the two islands, commonly referred to as "Bird Island", is popular with locals for boating, camping, and other such recreation. The island has earned this name, not by the overwhelming number of birds that populate it, but by its shape. From the air, the island resembles a pelican in mid-flight. The islands are a popular place for Manatee and Dolphin sightings. The islands are also home to Pelican, Great Blue Heron, Seagull, Southern stingray and Rat snakes. White pelican can be seen here in late winter, during their migratory journey. The Intercoastal Waterway passes by the islands to the north and east. To the west is Lotus, a part of merritt island more commonly known as Honeymoon Hill. To the south, Pineda Causeway can be seen. To the east, is Patrick Air Force Base.
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