Wildlife and Birding in Lakes Park, August 2020 LEAST BITTERN 07/25/2020 - JANET KIRK writes: "You will never know how much effort went into getting this Least Bittern this morning! Ha, ha! ". Read on for more from Janet on this elusive bird in … [Read more...] about Wildlife and Birding in Lakes Park, August 2020
Birding at the Park – May 2020
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 … [Read more...] about Birding at the Park – May 2020
What’s New in Lakes Park – April 2020
What's New in Lakes Park - April 2020 New concrete repair/replacement While the park was closed in April, Parks & Recreation took the opportunity to make some repairs. Concrete was replaced at the splash pads and also in the Rose Garden … [Read more...] about What’s New in Lakes Park – April 2020
What’s New In Lakes Park, March 2020
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 … [Read more...] about What’s New In Lakes Park, March 2020
A Walk on the Wild Side at Lakes Park – September 2019
A Walk on the Wild Side at Lakes Park September 2019 Early morning walks in the park are the best, especially late this September. The air has become comfortable, the sun is not yet blazing overhead, and the uncultivated sections of the park have … [Read more...] about A Walk on the Wild Side at Lakes Park – September 2019
What’s Happening at Lakes Park? July-August 2019
What's Happening at Lakes Park? July-August 2019 Summer Camp at Lakes Park Each summer, children from all over Lee County attend Camp Tahini Hatchee at Lakes Park. Through a combination of games, traditional outdoor recreation activities, and … [Read more...] about What’s Happening at Lakes Park? July-August 2019
Birding cruise fundraiser for Lakes Park – December 2019
BIRDING CRUISE with DR. JERRY JACKSON a fundraiser benefitting the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation say, "LAKES PARK SENT ME!" when you book! You’ve heard him reporting With The Wild Things, mornings on WGCU radio. Now you can take … [Read more...] about Birding cruise fundraiser for Lakes Park – December 2019
Scenes from Lakes Park, June 2019
Scenes from Lakes Park, June 2019 Here are some recent scenes from Lakes Park. Fort Myers Beach pier featured along Lakes Park's miniature train tracks Scenes from the Train: A scale model of the Fort Myers Beach pier has been installed along the … [Read more...] about Scenes from Lakes Park, June 2019
Birding news from Lakes Park, March 2019
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 … [Read more...] about Birding news from Lakes Park, March 2019
Bird Patrol at Lakes Park – January 5th, 2019
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 … [Read more...] about Bird Patrol at Lakes Park – January 5th, 2019
