A little bit about Circle B
Named after a cattle ranch that once existed on this property, Circle B Bar Reserve was jointly acquired by the Polk County Environmental Lands Program and the District to protect the floodplain of the lake and to restore the Banana Creek marsh system. The property is maintained by Polk County.
Much of the property had previously been converted to pasture, but in 2005 and 2006, restoration projects were completed to restore much of the original hydrologic function of the lands. As a result of the marsh system restoration project, Circle B is now home to some of the most impressive bird activity on District property. The tremendous bird population includes a variety of wading birds, waterfowl, ospreys and bald eagles. Alligators inhabit Lake Hancock and may be observed at a distance from shore or from a pier. Oak hammock, freshwater marsh, hardwood swamp and the lakeshore are among the unique characteristics of this property. |
Florida Southern College
Florida Southern College is located on Lake Hollingsworth in Lakeland, Florida, about 15 minutes from Circle B Bar Reserve.
The team consists of five biology students; Ashley, Chris, Christian, Kayla, and Ashley, and two biology faculty members; Gabriel Langford, Ph.D. and Joseph Macedonia, Ph.D. This project is supported and funded by the Florida Southern College Biology Department. All pictures displayed on this site were taken by members of the research team. We would also like to thank Circle B Bar Reserve for allowing us to conduct this survey! |