Wildlife

NATURE
A Great Blue Heron mixing it up with a Florida Green Watersnake. They dueled for more than 20 minutes to a draw. The heron finally tired of the snake's choke hold and managed to sling it off.
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A cardinal staying attentive on its perch at Circle B Bar Reserve. 
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The Green Swamp spans 560,000 acres and is protected wetlands, flat lands and low ridges that is filled with scenic beauty.
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Lake Parker is the largest lake in the City of Lakeland.
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White ibises and herons are just two of the many species of water fowl who frequent Lake Hunter.
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Alligators are one of the main attractions at Circle B Bar Reserve. Just make sure to stay at arm's length—or further.
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The Green Swamp covers Polk, Lake, Sumter, Hernando and Pasco counties.
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Bobcats, like this one seen traipsing at Circle B Bar Reserve, can sprint up to 30 mph but are much easier to capture when they aren't chasing their prey.
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