Prehistoric Fish Return to Georgia Waters
Late last year, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists began stocking lake sturgeon in the Etowah River above Lake Allatoona.
Cuban Tree Frogs
On the heels of Halloween, we’ve learned of a “scary” creature that may be moving closer to our area: the Cuban Tree Frog.
River Otters
The river otter (Lutra canadensis) is an amphibious member of the weasel family, a cousin to the mink and sea otter. River otter populations are found across much of the state of Georgia, living near lakes, ponds, marshes, rivers and streams.
Floating Fire Ants
While the recent rains are more than welcome, you may encounter a strange sight as your pond level rises: a floating ball of live fire ants.
Creep-Crawlies in the Water
The aquatic environment is the natural home to all sorts of bugs, from Water Striders to Toe Biters to Dolomedes Fishing Spiders.
Green Herons
The Green Heron is a small wading bird that includes Georgia in its spring/summer breeding range.
Be Cautious in Water Snake Encounters
Encounters with snakes are all but inevitable for anyone who spends much time near water.
Ospreys
Popularly known as the “fish hawk,” the osprey is a coastal-dwelling bird of prey found throughout the U.S.
Bullfrogs
If you’ve ever been anywhere near water on a spring or summer evening in Georgia, you’ve probably heard the mating call of the male Bullfrog.
Canada Geese Deterrence
The Canada goose is a very adaptable creature that can make its home near any lake or pond; once they’ve settled in, Canada geese will happily graze on the tender, short grasses of residential lawns. When spring arrives, these waterfowl should head North — unless well-meaning bird lovers are feeding them, in which case the geese may see no reason to give up the steady food source.
