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By Brian Nelson Posted in Marsh Creek Community Wildlife

Posted on May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Gone …

“We lost our babies”, said Carmen O’Brien Thursday morning. The “babies” in question were the four embryonic ducklings gestating in four large eggs found nesting Monday in the mulch behind the bushes of her Fiddlers…

Posted on May 1, 2021April 30, 2021

2021 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins in May

The beaches of St. Johns County are home to several species of endangered or threatened sea turtles. Residents and visitors have a special opportunity and responsibility to protect these magnificent creatures and their vulnerable nesting…

By Brian Nelson Posted in Around Town & County Wildlife

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

A day at the (Alligator) Farm

A beautiful day, and the height of the Rookery season, at St. Augustine’s Alligator Farm.

By Brian Nelson Posted in Wildlife

Posted on November 24, 2020November 23, 2020

Sea Oats

Sea oats are native perennial grasses found in all Florida coastal counties. Familiar images of Florida beaches feature golden-yellow sea oats rising above dunes, waving in the breeze. Our hard-working sea oats are not only…

By Brian Nelson Posted in Marsh Creek Community Wildlife

Posted on November 17, 2020November 16, 2020

The Marsh Rabbit

A familiar sight around Marsh Creek…. Living on coasts and in the swamps of the Southeastern United States, the marsh rabbit resides near water. Somewhat similar in appearance to the Eastern cottontail rabbit, this species…