Winging It

The American Kestrel Is the Smallest, Most Common Raptor in America

You can spot them at the Celery Fields and Myakka River State Park.

11/01/2026 By Megan McDonald

Scare Crows

Why Are There Crow Effigies on Lido Beach?

Endangered shore birds are nesting along the beach, and this year bird protectors are using a novel deterrent—crow effigies.

06/03/2026 By Jules Telfort

Yee-Haw!

Eight Amazing Pictures From the 98th Annual Arcadia Rodeo

Take a look at these photos from one of the nation’s biggest rodeos—that just happens to be right in our own back yard.

03/19/2026 By Lou Newman