We’re fortunate in southwest Florida to welcome these magnificent birds. You can identify them, at the right time of year (between February and August), first by noticing their long, forked tails and then by observing their graceful flight.
Next time you’re out hiking CREW trails, take note of where you tend to look. And then try looking elsewhere to discover new interests. There are many other wonderful things to observe out hiking around the CREW Trails this winter. What do you look for on the trails? Will you try something new?
Sandhill cranes stay with one mate for the duration of their lives.
As the water dries down at CREW’s Flint Pen Strand trails, an abundance of wading birds have become regular visitors to the lakes.
It is one of our favorite times of the year. We actually look forward to the arrival of the Swallow-tailed Kites with …
Ready to hit the trails this season, but looking for a few fun new tools? Check out these apps for your smartphone …
Bird Rookery Swamp is closed for boardwalk construction, so today’s critter count from Dick Brewer comes to us from Caracara Prairie Preserve. …
For the last two weeks, the CREW Trust staff and FWC biologists have been anxiously watching the skies. Why? It’s Swallow-tailed Kite …
Each week volunteers Dick Brewer and Rick Mears walk the trail at Bird Rookery Swamp and complete a critter count. Below is …
It’s almost March and we are nearing the end of our seasonal program schedule. If you haven’t reserved a spot on one …
