Osprey Babies in the Nest
April 21, 2017
If you are near the coast or a river you will have recently noticed osprey nests with the adults
Read more.A Most Exciting Time of Year: Neotropical BIrd Migration
April 15, 2017
In April, birds that have been wintering in Central and South America and southern states such as Florida are now flying north
Read more.Signs of the Times: Early April in SW Florida
April 6, 2017
In late March and early April there are many natural signs of the changes that occur during spring. Flowers bloom,
Read more.Birds Do It: Falling in Love
April 2, 2017
While waiting for my wife who was at a dental appointment at an office on Clark Rd in
Read more.Raising Orange-Barred Sulphur Butterflies
March 29, 2017
It has become popular for butterfly gardeners to raise monarchs in protected circumstances on tropical or giant milkweeds and release
Read more.A Paddle Across the Myakka Estuary to an Explosion of Flowers
March 21, 2017
Allain Hale from the Sierra Club organized an exploratory paddling trip for four of us across the Myakka River
Read more.The Remarkable Birth of a Monarch Butterfly
March 9, 2017
One of the most amazing transformations that occurs in nature is the metamorphosis of a monarch caterpillar into a pupal
Read more.Early Signs of Spring in SW Florida
March 4, 2017
In our area of Florida signs of Spring often arrive in February and now in early March are very evident
Read more.Some Natural Beauties of Winter in a SW Florida Yard
February 21, 2017
We are fortunate in having a lot on Lemon Bay which is both picturesque and attractive to wildlife. However a
Read more.Mommy Dearest is a Gator
February 12, 2017
As I was walking quietly along one of the trails at Wildflower Preserve that borders the upper end of Lemon
Read more.Humans Helping Wildlife
February 5, 2017
It is heartwarming to see various local examples in SW Florida of people assisting wildlife to survive. Birds that are
Read more.Some of the Natural Beauties of Winter in SW Florida
January 25, 2017
Although SW Florida has much better winter weather than most places in the US, it still has some windy
Read more.Toast to the Coast Jazz Brunch
January 18, 2017
Lemon Bay Conservancy’s 2017 fundraiser, Toast to the Coast, will be a jazz brunch at the beautiful Manasota Beach Club on
Read more.You’re Invited: Feb. 18 Open House at Wildflower Preserve!
January 18, 2017
Lemon Bay Conservancy invites you to a free “Open House” at Wildflower Preserve on Saturday, February 18, from 8 am
Read more.Signs of Winter in SW Florida
January 15, 2017
If Indian Summer is a warm period during fall season, what should we call a warm period during winter time-
Read more.A Snapshot of Nature in Winter n SW Florida
January 4, 2017
Winter in SW Florida means sunny warm days with almost weekly cold fronts that deliver chilly nights and strong
Read more.A Celebration of Birds- the CBC
December 24, 2016
Although most people are thinking only about Christmas and family in late December, birders are also enthralled by the
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