Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS)
From time to time, you may have heard a flock of birds making whistling noises as they fly overhead. They are Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks. These photos were taken at Ollie’s Pond in Port Charlotte during our annual January 1 bird walk. They are black underneath with long necks and legs. They are here year-round, so there’s […]
Tight Lines…Winter Fishing,Try Using Chunks of Bait
As the harbor water temperature remains cool, the many types of small bait fish that anglers rely on are not readily available. Many baitfish, such as thread fins, whitebait, and fiddler crabs head south. Many fishermen turn to the use of artificial baits made of plastic or forms of rubber. Others turn to the use […]
Gardener’s Wheelbarrow
March in SW Florida should be clear, dry, sunny and getting warmer. Get ready to make a difference in your landscape whether it is through participation in your association, in your own yard or with decorative pots at your door and in the lanai. Many plants begin to flower this month, including amaryllis, coral tree, […]
Burnt Store Marina Dog Park
For residents of BSM that would like to become members, follow the steps below. Membership is $100 per household not per dog. “WOOF! WOOF!
Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS)
CLOSER LOOK AT LEG BANDS In November, we were on our way for an Audubon bird walk at Myakka River State Park when we saw two Crested Caracaras eating roadkill on highway 72. We stopped to take photos. The photos were posted on our Audubon’s webpage, which connected me to a fellow birder. He helps […]
Tight Lines…Where Should I Fish During Winter Weather Patterns?
Where should I fish during winter weather patterns is the million-dollar question asked by anglers during this time of the year. After many seasons of gathering fishing data from members of the Burnt Store Anglers, we can offer a few suggestions. Fish are very subject to water temperature and their feeding habits are especially impacted […]
Bobcat Cub on Screen
Dale Cardin in Egret Point heard a noise on his lanai. When he went to explore, he saw this bobcat cub climbing his screen. He started to shoo the cub off the screen when he heard a momma bobcat start to growl. Not wanting to mess with momma, he left the cub alone. He eventually […]
Peace River Audubon Society (PRAS)
Happy New Year! What is the first bird you saw after waking up on the first day of the New Year? Share that joy with your friends and neighbors. Hopefully, you knew about the walk at Ollie’s Pond from last month’s Beacon, and were able to participate. UPCOMING EVENTS You do not have to be […]
Tight Lines…A Fishing Lesson Learned from the Best
It was May 11, 2011, and sixteen members of the Burnt Store Anglers gathered for the beginning of their training to become certified judges for the Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Tournament. This tournament would begin in our marina. Each boat fishing in the tournament was required to have one judge on their boat to certify […]
