Red-Shouldered Hawks in Florida: A Familiar Forest Raptor

I was driving home on Ocean Blvd. in Atlantic Beach and spotted two very majestic-looking birds on a street sign. I later learned they were red-shouldered hawks, are the most common raptors in the state. If you spend time near wetlands, wooded neighborhoods, or forest edges in Florida, you might have heard the sharp, ringing … Continue reading Red-Shouldered Hawks in Florida: A Familiar Forest Raptor

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Yard in North Florida

I love looking out my window and spotting a blur of green and red zipping around my plants. Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are common in North Florida, and there are some things you can do to attract these charming little bundles of energy to your yard. Here’s everything you need to know about spotting them, attracting them, … Continue reading Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Yard in North Florida