The Value of Birds

Have you ever thought about the value of birds? I mean, the value in dollars. There over 18,000 birds on this planet; all are different and all play a role in keeping Florida ecosystems healthy…. Read More
Posted: July 18, 2017
Have you ever thought about the value of birds? I mean, the value in dollars. There over 18,000 birds on this planet; all are different and all play a role in keeping Florida ecosystems healthy…. Read More
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: birds, ecosystem services, pest control, pollinators, special topics
Posted: February 21, 2017
Florida is home to five owl species, with a few other species as visitors from time to time. The smallest of our resident species, the Eastern Screech Owl, Megascops asio is just now beginning its… Read More
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: dead tree, hoot, nesting box, night call, owl, owl call, owl sound, screech owl, snag, tree, tree cavity
Posted: September 19, 2016
We are familiar with many sounds and noises that occur inside (doors opening and closing, phones ringing, music playing, glasses chiming, etc.), but we might not be so familiar with the noises we hear when… Read More
Posted: June 5, 2015
Dark Rover Ants (Brachymyrmex patagonicus) are an introduced nuisance ant species that can be found throughout the Southeastern United States. These very small brown ants, ranging in size from 1-3mm, live in colonies built in… Read More
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: ants, flying ants, pests, rover ants, small insects, UF/IFAS
Posted: May 29, 2015
Have you ever wondered if we have native bees in Florida? We do, and a lot of them! We actually have hundreds of native bee species buzzing around and they are quite different from the… Read More
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: bee house, bees, european honey bees, honey, Honey Bees, native bees, native plants, pollinators
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