PAGE 12 - February 15, 2012
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Bird Walk on Pepper Creek Trail
attracts birders and birds
Guest article by Nancy Kost,Citrus County Audubon Society
The start of the 8:00 am bird walk on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at Ellie Schiller
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park could not have been better, with a bright sunny sky
and warm temperature. Thirty-five people came prepared to look for and enjoy the birds
along Pepper Creek Trail, led by Citrus County Audubon Society volunteers Nancy Kost
and Betsy Frank.
After a brief introduc-
tion and a few tips by Betsy on
how to focus binoculars, the group
was introduced to a large flock
of yellow-rumped warblers feed-
ing in the nearby trees. These
highly active winter visitors are
often overlooked, as they can ap-
pear dull and uninteresting at first
glance. Their lovely colors really
come to life through the binocular
lenses -bright yellow “rump” on
all individuals and beautiful multi-
Our featured catch this week is of Gary Roberts of Inglis with his two Redfish limit caught on 1
color plumage on adult males.
Feb. Gary used a secret artificial bait on Johnsons Bay to catch these Redfish. Captain's Photo
Photo by Gail Mitchell
Twenty-nine species of
birds common to our area were
Sheriffs Ranches Enterprises
viewed on Saturday along the trail. Among these were bluebirds, woodpeckers, hawks,
wading birds and songbirds. Following the walk, participants returned to the park’s visitor
is a not-for- profit organization which proudly supports the
center via boat on Pepper Creek where they saw an osprey on her nest with her mate on a
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches. We accept donations through
branch next to her in a tall pine tree where they have nested every winter for the past 20
our four thrift stores throughout the state as well as accepting
years.
vehicles, boats or RVs. We in turn sell the donated items in our
Bird walks are conducted along the Pepper Creek Trail at the wildlife park on the
fourth Saturday of each month from October through April, except in December. There is
thrift stores and the vehicles at our vehicle sales lot. The pro-
no charge. For more information, contact Susan Strawbridge at 352/628-5343, ext. 1002.
ceeds are used to support the Youth Ranches and their residen-
tial child care services. Our thrift stores are located in Live
Buddy & Fred’s Hardware
Oak, Crystal River, Dunedin and New Port Richey.
Located in Withlacoochee Plaza - Next to Food Ranch
Please visit our website at www.sheriffsranchesenterprises.org
44 U.S. Hwy. 19 North • Inglis, FL
or to learn more about us and the Florida Sheriffs Youth
BuddyandFredsHardware.com
Ranches, their website is www.floridasheriffsyouthranches.org.
Established 1983
Phone (352) 447-2600
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm / Saturday 8am-4pm / Sunday 10am-4pm
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Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
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Cafe-Deli Open 5 am - 8 pm
Construction, Inc.
Subs and Fried Chicken
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Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"
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Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.
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Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
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50
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for Take-Out
447-4464
(at C.R. 40)
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Cell: 352-266-7113
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