January maybe a little cooler in Florida this year. Cooler weather is great nature trail walking weather. Go explore. Find new places to go. Identify plants, birds and trees. How many species can you identify in this video?
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Spring Hammock Preserve in Orange County Florida
Moss Park, Orlando, FL Orange County
Golf Course nature viewing offers beautiful views and a variety of wildlife. We had the opportunity to ride a golf cart through a golf course in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and the birdlife was amazing. This anhinga was just off the cart path, catching the last rays of the day to dry its wings.
Nature's cleanup crew consists of bugs, birds, and animals. Water is an essential component for drinking and bathing for birds and animals. We found this black vulture taking a drink at Alexander Springs Recreation Area located in Altoona, FL.
Who won, the tortoise or the hare. This tortoise must have won! The gopher tortoise is a fascinating, burrow-digging dynamo of the southeastern U.S.! With its sturdy, shovel-like front legs, it crafts intricate underground homes that double as cozy shelters for hundreds of other creatures. This nature-loving herbivore is a true ecosystem hero, shaping its environment with every dig!
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Muscovy ducks are large, heavy-bodied ducks native to Mexico, Central, and South America. They are distinctive for their unique appearance, with red facial caruncles and a prominent knob above the bill in males. Muscovy ducks are popular for their eggs, and pest control abilities, as they consume insects and small rodents. They are also known for their calm demeanor and ability to adapt to various environments, including urban settings. We have found them at almost all fresh water lakes near trails.
Purple Martins are actively nesting in Central Florida. This house was in Lake County. Other nesting areas can ba found on the grounds of Marine Discovery Center and more places.
Purple Gallinule is a beautiful bird easily found at Venetian Gardens in Leesburg. Walk their paved trails over wooden bridges to see a variety of bird life and nature with a suburban feel.
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It’s all about balance. Birds are warm blooded. Their desire to keep warm is important. A bird, tucking its foot up, cuts the amount of heat it loses through its unfeathered limbs.
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