A hummingbird feeder is always a good addition to a landscape. Adding perennials and shrubs that supply nutrient rich nectar is also very important. Learn about a few plants that are hummingbird favorites for spring, summer, and fall. https://youtu.be/MSMJtrpIuPE?si=q1QdA6pbYjHkPRvx READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, HOME LANDSCAPES
The University of North Florida (UNF) student body voted the osprey (Pandion haliaetus) as their mascot in the late 1970’s. Located in Jacksonville, the UNF campus is prime osprey territory, and the birds are frequently seen flying overhead. ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Wildlife
For those who are not aware of this project, Florida Sea Grant logs snake encounters that occur in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The purpose for this is to provide information to the public as to which species people most often encounter ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
College football chants and cheers are always great fun. From University of Arkansas fans “calling the hogs” to Ole Miss’s throwback “Hotty Toddy” cheer, these decades-old crowd participation rituals serve to fire up the fans and ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, Wildlife
A hurricane seems like an obvious and ideal football mascot. A storm like that implies power, strength, and intensity running roughshod over anything in its way. I have discussed hurricanes in this blog before—and Florida is the most ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Natural Resources, Recreation, Wildlife
Like a surprising number of schools, the University of West Florida (UWF) has two mascots: the Argonaut and the Nautilus. Or technically, a mascot and “emblem.” Both representatives are tied intrinsically to the university’s location ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Natural Resources, Water, Wildlife
A recent study was published by a team from the University of Florida documenting wildlife using underground stormwater sewer lines for both travel and roosting areas. These results suggest that wildlife are adapting to the heavily influenced ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, Wildlife
From the Mississippi Delta to Extension Meet Nestor Cordero, your new Agronomy/Agriculture Extension Agent with UF/IFAS for Escambia County! Nestor Cordero is originally from the Mississippi Delta, where he was born and raised around row-crop ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Extension
If you've followed college football or spent any amount of time in Florida, you know the rivalry between the University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) is one of the big ones. My husband was raised a Gator fan from childhood, ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, Wildlife
As summer forage production begins to decline across the Southeast, producers should focus on preparing fields for fall and winter. Proper planning during late summer and early fall can improve forage availability, extend grazing days, reduce ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture