Observaciones de pierola_j_911

This cabbage palm was found in a dry area along the trail at Lettuce Lake Park. The tree had a long woody trunk that reached over 10 feet tall. The palms created a circular shape at the top of the tree as the palms extend outward. There were many of these trees grouped together.

This anole was found on a sign at Lettuce Lake Park in a moist and humid area, right before the boardwalk. This lizard was about two inches in length and seemed to be shedding. This anole was mostly brown but had bright green coloration around their eyes and legs.

This wild coffee plant was along a trail in a very dry area of Lettuce Lake Park. The leaves were very shiny and glossy and about 4 inches in length. This plant was about one foot tall. No berries were indicated on this individual plant.

This armadillo was found at Lettuce Lake Park foraging through saw palmettos. They were constantly sniffing the ground and using their nose to over turn leaves and mulch. This armadillo has a hard exterior and large oval ears.

This Poison Ivy was found along a trail at Lettuce Lake Park. This plant had a red stem and green, notched leaves that were usually in groups in three. The stems resemble vines and are very thin compared to the size of the leaves.

These Bald Cypress trees were found emerging out of the water in Lettuce Lake Park. These trees had buttressed trunks and a very apparent water line indicated on the trunk. The trunks of these trees were well over 4 feet across. The branches of these trees had green leaves on them with a large amount of Spanish moss hanging from each branch.

This White Ibis was found at Lettuce Lake Park wading through the water while occasionally sticking their long beak into the water to obtain food. This Ibis had all white feathers and a beak that was orange and black.

This Duckweed was found floating on top of the water at Lettuce Lake Park. The underside of these small leaves had roots dangling down into the water. There were usually groups of thousands of duckweed covering the surface of the water. Animals such as alligators and turtles were seen with Duckweed coving their body while they swam through the water.

This oak branch was found near the entrance of Lettuce Lake Park. This colony of Christmas lichen was about 6 inches in diameter. The outer edges of the lichen are more pigmented with a pink color than the inner area of the colony. The majority of branches on the oak tree has some colonies of Christmas lichen.

This organism was about 3 feet in length and is a dark green color and had webbed toes. This organism had scutes lined all over it's body. Found in a swampy area surrounded by water and logs where this animal can sun. There was a large amount of algae in the water and on the alligator.