Category: Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Free Webinars

by Jim Davis
June 2, 2025

Protect Native Wildlife & Fight Invasive Species with W.I.S.E. Webinars – Free in 2025! Join the 2025 Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (W.I.S.E.) webinar series to explore the fascinating world of native wildlife and learn ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Backyard Wildlife, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Species, Master Naturalist, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: Florida Sandhill Crane

by Jim Davis
September 13, 2024

Common Name: Sandhill Crane Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Antigone canadensis pratensis Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: Sandhill cranes are among the largest and most recognizable birds in Florida. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Hummingbirds Flying In

by Lisa Sanderson
March 6, 2023

Hummingbirds can surprise us in the plants that they visit for nectar. Just this past week, I sat out on my front patio area enjoying the evening. I looked over at my very large and hardy aloe plant in a large container that started ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Florida Hummingbirds, Hummingbird, Hummingbird Feeder, Lisa Sanderson, Plants For Hummingbird, UF/IFAS Extension Sumter County

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: Wild Turkey

by Jim Davis
December 31, 2022

Common Name: Wild Turkey Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Meleagris gallopavo Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: Easily one of the most recognized native bird in the United States. The wild turkey is a very ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: The Egyptian Goose

by Jim Davis
December 28, 2022

Common Name: Egyptian Goose Status: Non-native species Scientific Name: Alopochen aegyptiaca Occurrence: Year-round resident throughout Florida Identification: Egyptian Geese have dark, chestnut feathers on their back and a ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife
Tags: Birds, Invasive Species, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: The Northern Raccoon

by Jim Davis
December 21, 2022

Common Name: Northern Raccoon Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Procyon lotor Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: Raccoons can get quite big. They can be 2 to 3ft. long and weigh up to 30 lbs. Raccoons ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: The Crested Cara Cara

by Jim Davis
December 20, 2022

Common Name: Crested Cara Cara Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Caracara plancus Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: The cara cara is a decent sized bird, having an average length of about 22” and a wingspan ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, Wildlife

Wildlife & Invasive Species Education™ (WISE) Species Profile: The Red-shouldered Hawk

by Jim Davis
December 20, 2022

Common Name: Red-shouldered Hawk Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Buteo lineatus - Florida subspecies is Buteo lineatus extimus Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: A fairly decent sized raptor, slightly smaller ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: Hooded Merganser

by Jim Davis
December 31, 2021

Common Name: Hooded Merganser Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Lophodytes cucullatus Occurrence: Winter Resident Identification: Both the male and female species can be identified separately based on their own unique coloration, ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

Wildlife and Invasive Species Education (WISE) Species Profile: Eastern Bluebird

by Jim Davis
December 31, 2021

Common Name: Eastern Bluebird Status: Native Species Scientific Name: Sialia sialis Occurrence: Year-round Species Identification: One of the most iconic of perennial song birds found in Central Florida. Eastern Bluebirds are larger than ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Wildlife

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