10 Reasons we love STKs (Swallow-tailed Kites)
It is one of our favorite times of the year. We actually look forward to the arrival of the Swallow-tailed Kites with …
Brrrrrrrr! Who is roaming Birdy Rookery Swamp in these wintry conditions?
Too cold to head to the trails? Thinking the animals will be huddling somewhere for warmth? That is true for many of …
Egret Rescue at Bird Rookery Swamp
On Friday, visitor and photographer Bill Grabinski noticed an egret that was entangled in fishing line. Fortunately, Kathleen Smith, FWC biologist for …
Check out what you might see at Bird Rookery Swamp this week!
Long-time CREW Trust volunteer naturalist Dick Brewer is a treasure-trove of information and brilliant citizen scientist. This week’s critter count includes a …
Four reasons to add a hike to your Thanksgiving plans
Turkey. Pumpkin Pie. Apple Pie. Salted Caramel Pecan Pie. Can you tell we really love pie? We also like wearing normal pants …
Chirp chirp CHECK! Take these wildlife checklists with you when you hit the CREW Trails.
Our volunteer naturalist of many years, Dick Brewer, is well known on our website, blogs and social media for his hours of …
What you can see at Bird Rookery Swamp this week
It was a great morning at Bird Rookery Swamp! Volunteer George Luther mowed the trail to marker #2 (mile 1.3) and noted …
What you can see this week at Bird Rookery Swamp: Kites, limpkins and calico pennant dragonflies
Volunteer naturalist and CREW Trust citizen scientist Dick Brewer shared his most recent critter count and photos from Bird Rookery Swamp. We …
Why is the grass long? Our answers to a few Summer FAQ’s
It’s SUMMMMMMERRRRR! For us, it’s a much needed break from our season schedule. We’re off scouting new trails, leading a few field …
Boardwalk Construction complete at Bird Rookery Swamp
On June 14, boardwalk construction ended at Bird Rookery Swamp and the trail re-opened on Friday, June 15. The replacement of the …