Deer are often seen with their fawns. Ospreys, red-cockaded woodpeckers, purple gallinules and moorhens all have young fledglings. Large flocks of white ibis, eastern kingbirds, and purple martins are seen along Lighthouse Road. Wood storks are often seen in the shallow waters of headquarters pond. Baby alligators are hatching from their nests.
Deer are busy caring for newborn fawns.
The arrival of blue-winged teal signals the start of the fall migration. Return to top of page. Bald eagles return to nest, and many butterflies, including the sulfur, swallowtail, and skipper feed along the roadsides. This month also sees a blaze of brilliant autumn wildflowers. This month sees the arrival of the migratory Monarch butterfly.