Category Archives: Park

Circle B Bar Reserve – Another Photo Adventure – Part 1

Posted on 2011/01/09 by birds n' bugs

My local camera club decided on a field trip to the Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County.   This is a fantastic area for viewing waterfowl both local and migratory.  The plan was to meet and carpool at 7:30 for … Continue reading →

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Yet another trip to Ponce de Leon park

Posted on 2010/12/23 by birds n' bugs

Sorry, I really want to hit some other places but, demands of the season mean quick local trips for my morning walk.  There are a few other areas of Babcock-Webb that I want to introduce you to but, they’ll have … Continue reading →

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So, why carry a flash in the daytime? – Fill Flash

Posted on 2010/12/15 by birds n' bugs

Southwest Florida has some brilliant bright days. Perfect for photography. If the sun is in the right position that is. In fact, bright sunlight brings dark shadows and a powerful flash is a useful tool for getting good shots which … Continue reading →

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Ponce De Leon Park – Nature Trail

Posted on 2010/12/09 by birds n' bugs

Ponce Park also has a small nature trail.  It’s basically a boardwalk through a mangrove marsh to a fishing pier along the entrance canal.   The first thing you will do is cross a drainage canal.  This is actually a good … Continue reading →

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Ponce De Leon Park – the shore path

Posted on 2010/12/05 by birds n' bugs

I’ve mentioned Ponce De Leon Park in Punta Gorda before.  The park itself is nice enough with a seawalled sunbathing area, boat ramp, picnic tables and the Peace River Wildlife Center.  But, walk to the end of the seawall from … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park – A short walk

Posted on 2010/11/30 by birds n' bugs

The 487 acre Charlotte Flatwoods Environmental Park is managed by Charlotte County.   It is located between Punta Gorda and Ft. Myers at 15801 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda, 33955.   The entrance is right on US-41 as you near Zemel Road.   There … Continue reading →

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Babcock-Webb WMA – Seaboard Grade – Tucker to Tram

Posted on 2010/11/25 by birds n' bugs

Seaboard grade is the third intersection on Tucker Grade, the main road into Babcock-Webb.  It’s a pretty rough road and not really suitable for cars but, any vehicle with a reasonable ground clearance can travel the whole length between Tucker … Continue reading →

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Audubon-Pennington Park – Port Charlotte FL

Posted on 2010/11/19 by birds n' bugs

Audubon-Pennington Park is a small, 7.9 acre preserve managed by the Peace River Audubon Society.  It has a small parking lot located at 1153 Alton Rd, Port Charlotte, FL. The entrance is via a very narrow passage in a fence and … Continue reading →

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Ants and Aphids – Small scale farming

Posted on 2010/11/16 by birds n' bugs

Really, really small scale but, it really is farming. A 2007 article from the website ‘Science Daily’ gives an excellent explanation of how ants control aphids. Aphids are sometimes called Ant Cows because they are herded by ants and exude a sugary ‘honeydew’ that ants … Continue reading →

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Babcock-Webb WMA – Tucker Grade

Posted on 2010/11/15 by birds n' bugs

Tucker Grade is the main road in to the WMA. As you enter the WMA you will be travelling from west to east. Like most of the roads, it is a straight line through the area. There are three intersections … Continue reading →

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