The bald eagle soars in Florida
     OCTOBER 23, 2008 - It’s only fitting the bald eagle should make such stunning population gains in recent years in Florida and across the United States. With a diving speed between 75 and 100 miles per hour and the ability to soar to 10,000 feet and to sail through the air for hours, this national symbol represents majesty and strength and tenacity.
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Natural History lecture series begins at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
Renowned scientist/biologist Dr. Ken Sulak to speak on leaping sturgeon in the Suwannee River
     An Evening Natural History Lecture Series on environmental issues including leaping sturgeon in the Suwannee River will begin Oct. 29 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. This lecture series will feature renowned US Geological Survey Research/Scientist/author Dr. Ken Sulak of the University of Florida, along with a number of other biologists from UF who will speak on a variety of interesting topics involving marine biology.
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Spring turkey quota hunt worksheets available
     Hunters looking to do some turkey hunting on most of Florida’s wildlife management areas during the 2009 spring turkey season need to apply for quota hunt permits beginning 10 a.m. (EDT), Tuesday, Oct. 28.
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FWC scientist bags Biologist of the Year award
     For the second year in a row, the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies has named a scientist from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) as its Fisheries Biologist of the Year. John Hunt bagged the honor this year; Wesley Porak was last year’s winner.
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FWC looking for good homes for unwanted nonnative pets
     In an effort to keep unwanted exotic pets out of Florida’s native ecosystems, the FWC and Jacksonville Zoo will host the fourth Nonnative Pet Amnesty Day Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Jacksonville.
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