Nature and Animals

So, for that holiday gift exchange, you ended up with a potted poinsettia. It is very pretty, but what so do you do with it now, and…what do you know about them? Poinsettias are native to Mexico, and are a popular holiday plant because of their colorful bracts (leaves). Poinsettia flowers are actually made up […]

Northern Cardinals are distributed throughout the eastern United States and parts of the southwest. These birds may be seen less often in Burnt Store Marina due to fewer native plants. The male’s striking red appearance stands out, whether in flight or perched on a branch. The black face and red crest complete its unique appearance. […]

We have currently received donations for our Tribute Tree Program here at BSMCC. Our first leaves have been added to the Tribute Tree in the lobby at BSMCC. Thank you to those who have donated to this program and blessings to those who they have paid Tribute to. If you are interested in donating a […]

The Halloween Pet Costume Party was a great event! Lots of fun for our members and new friends and pups. See pictures on our website. We added a new feature at the entrance of each of the dog parks for our members. See picture below. This is a bell that our members can ring if […]

Did a bird catch your eye because it was bobbing its tail? This behavior lets you quickly narrow the ID possibilities down to two species. Since breeding season has not yet begun, there won’t be any singing to help with ID. So, the biggest differences between them are size and behavior. This very common Palm […]

Though the summer is over, keep a weather-eye. Hurricane season doesn’t end until November 30. THIS MONTH’S GARDENER’S CHECKLIST: • The cumulative effect of cooler/shorter days on plants is slower growth requiring less water, less fertilizer and in the case of lawns, less mowing. • November is our driest month of the year with about […]

The dogs and people have been enjoying the end of summer with the temperatures still warm. The new pavilion provides shade and the kiddie pools provide relief from the heat! See pictures below on some puppy members enjoying the park on a warm day. We are still accepting brick and banner donations to pay for […]

The Wood Stork is a common, year-round bird for most of Florida. It is large with a 38-inch length and 5-foot wingspan. Its heavy bill makes it stand out among other wading birds. In flight it makes a striking image of a white body with all flight and tail feathers colored black. The juvenile has […]

As the fall weather is soon upon us, many residents who spend part of their year up north, begin to migrate back to Burnt Store Marina. It is also a time when the community fishing club begins their full program of activities. As the cooler weather patterns arrive, many fish species, that do not do […]