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Blue Jay

Blue Jay Facts: Blue Jays are a bit of a mysterious bird They are intelligent and have complex social structures They notoriously love acorns and are credited with spreading oak trees Extremely abundant in Southwest Fl...

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Eastern Cottontail Rabbit

Eastern Cottontail rabbits are a very common species in southwest Florida. This chunky, grayish-brown animal is distinguished by its puffy white tail. These rabbits can grow from 14 to 17 inches and weigh between 2-4 pounds. Eastern Cott...

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Muscovy Duck

Muscovy Ducks are considered an invasive species according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Though it is not unusual to see Floridians keeping these ducks as pets. One does not need a permit in order to keep a domesticated ...

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Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

The Eastern Lubber Grasshopper (Romalea Mircroptera) also known simply as, Lubber Grasshopper, is the most identifiable grasshopper in Florida. Stages of Lubber Grasshopper: Nymph Stage: smaller than adults, wingless and completel...

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Zebra Longwing Butterfly

Florida State Butterfly Zebra Longwing (Heliconius Charithonia) Appearance: Long black wings Distinctive thin yellow bands Slow and graceful flight Habitat: Hardwood hammocks Thickets Gardens More common ...

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Barred Owl

Barred Owls can be seen throughout southwest Florida, particularly around swampy or wooded areas. Habitat: Woodlands Swamps Thick Woods Diet: Small mammals Mice Rodents Squirrels Rabbits ...

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Northern Cardinal

Also known as "red bird" or "common cardinal." Territory: Southern Canada through the eastern United States- Maine to Texas, South through Mexico. Found in woodlands, gardens, shrub lands, swamps, and residential areas. Diet: G...

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Golden Silk Orb-Weaver Spider

With today being the first day of fall and many people embracing the fall decorations and decor, it is the perfect opportunity to talk about the biggest spider in Florida, the Golden Silk Orb-Weaver Spider (Nephila). Diet: Small f...

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Pileated Woodpecker

Identification: Long neck Chisel-like bill Mostly black White stripe on face and neck Red crest Males have a red stripe on the cheek 16-19 inches long 26 to 30 inch wing span weighs between 8 t...

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Florida Sandhill Crane

  The Florida Sandhill Crane's status is state-designated threatened.  Height: 4 feet tall Wing Span: 6 1/2 feet wide Diet: seeds and berries, insects and worms, mice, small reptiles, amphibians, and small birds FACTS: ...

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