Florida Wildlife Calendar

December and January are best times for watching waterfowl on wetlands, lakes, and prairies.
Nesting season begins for roseate spoonbills, Florida sandhill cranes, hawks and owls.
Carolina yellow jessamine blooms in north and central Florida woods.
Observe hawks and kestrels along highways.
During cold spells, manatees congregate at natural springs and industrial warm water sites.
Gray foxes, bobcats, and raccoons at peak of courtship and breeding this month.
Clouds of tree swallows roost at sunset over large marsh systems.
Snail kites begin courtship in central Florida late this month.
Cedar waxwings and robins are eating fruits such as holly berries.
Male cardinals begin territorial singing later in the month.
Early returning purple martins can be seen in South Florida.
Black bears in north Florida are sleeping in dens.
Deer mating season in the Panhandle.
Peak of wild hog farrowing season.
Black crappie start a feeding binge in central Florida.
Striped bass and sunshine bass move into open water to feed on shad.
Put your old Christmas tree to good use - start a brush pile near your bird feeder. Not only will it provide good year-round cover for birds, but it will also take up a lot less space in your county land fill.