Eagles and wildlife

Did you know an active eagle's nest is right along Gates Creek? The tree is about 400 feet north of the Giddens property.

Eagle sitting in tree above nest. Photo taken by Maria Sine 11-17-20

Photo taken by Maria Sine 11-17-20

MORE WILDLIFE

Other wildlife can be seen in and around Gates Creek and around the Giddens 18-acre agricultural parcel. Please submit your photos (to SaveGatesCreek@gmail.com), especially if you see the eastern indigo snake, gopher tortoise, Sherman's fox squirrel or Florida Scrub Jay. These are among the species listed as endangered, threatened or Species of Special Concern; some are known to reside in this area.

Immature wood stork fishing in Gates Creek, photo Walter Wulczak 11-08-20

Immature wood stork in Gates Creek, photo Walter Wulczak 11-08-20

White Ibis on Giddens property. Photo taken 10-18-20 by Walter Wulczak

Pileated woodpecker entering nest in telephone pole on 117th St E, just north of SR 64. Photo taken 10-17-20