Fox Squirrel photo by Larry Woodward
Biting Arthropods of the Lower Suwannee NWR
Wonder what's biting you? Read the fascinating stories of the insects you are likely to encounter in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. |
Bats of the Refuge
The bat house off Headquarters Drive is home to approximately 30,000 bats. Most evenings they put on a spectacular show as they emerge to eat some of the biting insects you learned about in our Arthropod series. |
Bird List for the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys NWRs
A guide and life list for birds in the area. |
Butterflies
94 species of butterflies have been verified on the Refuge. Lots of butterflies indicate a healthy ecosystem. Learn more... |
Florida Salt March Vole
Only found in the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge and near Cedar Key, this small rodent is endangered. |
Junior Ranger Activities
Not just for kids, adults enjoy these Refuge-centered activities and can earn a badge too. |
Shell Mound Archaeological Trail
Many generations celebrated and feasted at Shell Mound on the solstices. Learn about this impressive civic-ceremonial site by walking the 1/2 mile interpretive trail. |
Swallow-tailed Kite Tracking
Learn more about the Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI) ongoing project tracking Swallow-tailed Kites based on the Refuge and learn about their migration patterns. |
The Suwannee River Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys suwanniensis) is a distinct species of alligator snappers, recently identified by former board member Travis Thomas, and endemic to the Suwannee river basin. The term endemic refers to a species that is only found in one isolated location.
We reported on Travis' 2016 talk in our blog. |