A communityLearn about the wildlife reported by the community and the habitat ideas shaping its vision.
Bald eagles, gopher tortoises, and a landscape full of discoveries. Get to know the wildlife that neighbors are working to protect.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
A nesting eagle is a powerful reminder that a neighborhood landscape can also be wildlife habitat. The team has reported an active nest at Jetta Point.
Florida’s bald eagles strongly prefer living native pine trees for nesting. Pairs may build more than one nest within their territory.
Explore eagle biology at FWC ↗Gopherus polyphemus
Quiet diggers with an outsized role. The team has documented tortoises and active burrows, connecting the preservation effort to the life beneath our feet.
More than 350 other species can use gopher tortoise burrows for shelter. That’s a remarkable contribution from one kind of animal.
Meet the gopher tortoise at FWC ↗Many birds, including owls, are protected by the Migratory Bird Act.
Jetta Point is a stepping-stone wildlife corridor for migratory birds, bears, boars, deer, and more.
A good neighbor gives wildlife space. Enjoy observations without approaching nests, disturbing burrows, or sharing their precise locations.
CITIZEN SCIENCE
Visit Preserve Jetta Point on iNaturalist to explore the community project and add observations. Identification and observation dates matter; the project is not a complete species inventory.
Respect wildlife and avoid sharing precise nest or burrow locations.
Elliot’s September update reported recent eagle activity and encouraged viewing from the Cross Seminole Trail. Give nesting birds space, avoid nest trees, and follow current land-manager guidance.
Join the October BioBlitz ↗