The white-rumped sandpiper is rare at the preserve but may be seen in spring and fall. Small shorebirds can be very difficult to distinguish from one another and are collectively called 'peeps' or 'stints'. One More
Since 1987, the USFWS has listed the gopher tortoise as threatened in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Its status is still under review in Florida and other locations. The gopher tortoise is considered a 'ke More
The downcurved bill, white plumage and pink facial skin of the adult are distinctive for this common bird. Adults also have black wingtips, which may only be visible during flight. Immature white ibises may be More
American oystercatchers are closely tied to coastal habitats. It will use its heavy beak to pry open bivalve mollusks. During breeding season they can be found on beaches and coastal islands, raising a clutch o More
The royal tern lives on the coast and is only found near salt water. There are two distinct subspecies: one lives on the Atlantic & Pacific coasts of north and south America (pictured: T. m. maximus) and the ot More