This is a blog describing the adventures of the naturalists working at the nature center at Omni-Amelia Island Plantation Resort. Amelia Island is the northernmost barrier island on the east coast of Florida, by Jacksonville. Omni-Amelia Island Plantation is a "green" resort and is a beautiful place to lead nature tours,where you never know what we'll come across.We also receive animals that have been injured or abandoned and are charged with ensuring they get the care they need.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Little Blue Heron in action
One of the fascinating things we saw at Corkscrew was this little blue heron (same one that posed in the previous post - such a showman!). It was moving its head from side to side to see the prey it was in search of. The strategy seemed to pay off - we saw it get a few tasty fish!
To me, little blues are always fun to watch. We have one that regularly hangs out in our freshwater marsh at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center. I can almost count on her being there when I stroll by with a group. It is so cool that this bird is white as a juvenile. I love to catch them molting between juvenile and adult plumage!
Do y'all know about the Bird Education Network conference on Jekyll Island near the end of the month? Looks like fun!
Animal carriers
Catch nets
Esbilac formula
KMR and puppy milk replacer
Fresh or frozen vegetables and fruit
Raw peanuts
Rodent block
Animal cages/enclosures or wood/wire to build
Nest boxes for squirrels
Syringes (1cc)
Basking light bulbs (75-100 watt) and dome lamps
Adams flea and tick spray
Local volunteers to drive wildlife to rescues in Jacksonville or Big Talbot Island
To me, little blues are always fun to watch. We have one that regularly hangs out in our freshwater marsh at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center. I can almost count on her being there when I stroll by with a group. It is so cool that this bird is white as a juvenile. I love to catch them molting between juvenile and adult plumage!
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We'll have to check it out, thanks!
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