Birding at the Park – May 2020 Parks & Rec staff and Lee County Bird Patrol have reported some birding and wildlife sightings at Lakes Park. Here are some photos (thank you!). Limpkins (Aramus guaruana) are tropical wetlands birds, and are year-round residents of Florida. They come specially equipped with a bill that is ideal
What’s New In Lakes Park March 2020 Wildlife Updates Early in February, the birding community was all abuzz with news of snail kites (Rostrhamus sociabilis) visiting the park. These raptors are aptly named, since they feed mostly on apple snails. More on snail kites from FWC: CLICK ME The lake’s shores and shallows are littered
Birding News from Lakes Park – March 2019 BIRDING NEWS: Bird Patrol Report, Morning Meander, March 2nd 2019 Birding in the Caribbean with Dr. Jerry Jackson – fundraiser for LPEF BIRD PATROL REPORT On Saturday March 2nd, Lee County Bird Patrol volunteer Marie Di Rosa reported: We had a wonderful group of birders this morning for
Bird Patrol Report January 2019 Lee County Bird Patrol offers birding tours on the first Saturday of each month at Lakes Park from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM. Meet at Shelter A7 in the park. This is a walking tour with a Bird Patrol guide. Bring camera, binoculars, water. Wear hat, sunscreen or other sun
December 2018 – Happenings around the Park Volunteers – We kicked off the month with a December 5th brunch in honor of all “Lakes Park Ambassador” volunteers. Your dedication helps to make Lakes Park THE place for families to gather and play in Lee County. Ambassadors from the Train Museum, the Botanic Garden, the Nest,
Lakes Park Bird Patrol Tour, Aug 4th 2018 Our intrepid Bird Patrol team at Lakes Park are about the only group that does NOT cancel their tours during the summer months. “Heat? What heat??” reports Marie Di Rosa. “It was very comfortable.” Here is the report from the August 4th tour, graciously submitted by Marie.
Morning Meander with Lee County Bird Patrol What: Nature Walk with Bird Patrol Guide When: Saturday, July 7, 2018 Time: 8:00 am Where: Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, Fl 33908. Please meet at Shelter A7. Enter Lakes Park gate from Gladiolus. Turn right. Drive to end of the road, continue through the parking lot. Shelter
Lee County Bird Patrol sightings in Lakes Park, April 7th 2018 Marie DiRosa writes: “The following eBird report is a list of the species seen on the Saturday, April 7, 2018, walk for the Bird Patrol led Bird Walk at Lakes Park. Thank you to all of you who participated. A big thank you to