Susan's Vision

The eyed elater is an outstanding beetle that is also known as the click beetle. The offspring in their larval form eat wood boring insects like termites and other small wood boring beetles. This one just popped or should I say clicked into my head while on the trails one day.

To all those who have taken the trail rides in winter and may not return until fall we offer you this picture so you may share the changing seasons of the Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary.

The dwarf Poinciana is in bloom. A wisp of the Pride of Barbados which will possibly be gone as winter's cool winds blow and you return.

Susan

Have a Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

Birds eye view of Sanlan!

Views of Sanlan

These views feature the varied wildlife that call Sanlan home. This river otter is trying to sneak past Jon while he tries to get her in focus.

The Herons are among the many wading birds that frequent the water courses throughout the Sanctuary. Tri-color herons, great blue herons, great white egrets, little blue herons abound throughout the year along with wood storks and common white ibis.

Winter migratory birds add to the abundant residential birds from October through April.

Susan

Sanlander Memorial Week Update

The rain is just intermittent at times. Dark cloudy skies don't always produce the rain we need. Sanlan, like many other parts of Polk County has its high spots along the top trails and its low spots in the lower jungle and butterfly garden trails.

When we see rain it may or may not hit all areas but the low spots will hold their moisture a bit longer than the forested high trails.




Lets celebrate the end of May with views of Sanlan's trails courtesy of Sanlan winter resident Jon Hains. We hope you enjoy the tour.

Susan