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South Florida Water Management District
Black-necked stilt nest
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Canal and powerline levees are good places to view
wildlife. Alligators are ubiquitous. You may also encounter
white-tailed deer, raccoons, common opossums, armadillos, river
otter, bobcats, rabbits, and rats.
Swallow-tailed kites, red-shouldered hawks, and
many migratory birds are seen during the winter months. Wood
storks, ibises, big blue heron, snowy egrets, and cattle egrets are
common. The endangered Florida panther may be an occasional visitor
to the area.
Wildlife Spotlight: Green Tree
Frog
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Green Tree Frog
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The green tree frog is small (about 2 inches in
length), slender, and bright green with long white stripes on its
sides. When hidden or sleeping, the frog may change its color to
dull green or gray. It feeds on insects and is found in places with
abundant vegetation. A chorus of green tree frogs singing their
"quonk-quonk-quong" call is often heard at night as well as during
rainstorms.
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