Category - Wildlife and Insects
Wildlife and insects residing in Central Florida backyards, preserves, and in nature.
Bird Watching Gear Checklist: Guide for Beginners
Bird watching in Florida is the second most popular form of outdoor activity. Since the pandemic, it’s become more popular. Here at…
Mydas Fly: What Floridians Need to Know
Florida’s unique ecosystem is home to a myriad of insects. One of the more interesting is the Mydas fly. It has a…
7 Step Guide to Cleaning a Concrete Bird Bath: Try Now!
When inviting birds to your backyard using a concrete birdbath, you have a responsibility to keep it cleaned regularly and to provide…
Florida Python Hunting: Why a Pro Guide is Your Best Bet
Florida’s Python Patrol is a no-cost training program designed by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to help individuals identify, report, and…
Guide to Cleaning Your Bird Feeders and Suet Cages (7 Steps)
You have a responsibility to keep bird feeders and suet cages clean when you hang them up. Dirty birdfeeders are unhealthy and…
Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: Making the Perfect Haven
Certain bird species aren’t attracted to birdfeeders. In this article, we talk about the various methods of attracting birds to your backyard…
Backyard Birdfeeders: Inviting Feathered Guests
Having multiple types of feeders, along with choosing the right bird seed, is the key to appeal to many birds. Placing out…
Central Florida Songbirds: A Birdwatcher’s Delight
What makes a songbird a songbird? Many factors come in to play, from their complex flexor muscles in their legs to their…
Protecting Florida Song Birds: A Harmony Worth Saving
For more than 50 years, songbirds have been heading down a path of population decline. Climate change, disease, and loss of habitat…
How Common Are Alligators In Florida
Alligators are quite common in Florida. In fact, Florida is home to the largest population of gators in the US. They are…