CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA March 3, 2015 Conservancy of Southwest Florida - Protecting Southwest Florida’s unique natural environment and quality of life…now and forever. Updates and Sightings: Be on the lookout! March 5 th will feature the Good Fortune II in the Florida Weekly Naples, Bonita, and Ft. Myers – Special Section “On the Water”. There was an unusual sighting of a six foot alligator on the February 25 th sunset cruise. At this point of the dry season, brackish waters tend to be rather saline, or salty. With the Alligator being a fresh water species, they tend to move to fresher surroundings. The Eaglets were quite active. An adult could barely be seen tucked away in the back side of the Slash Pine to the west. A bird on the nest took off. It would appear that at least one of the youngsters has fledged. There were numerous dolphins spotted on separate occasions, always a great site in addition to the birds. CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GOOD FORTUNE II WEEKLY UPDATE WILDLIFE SEEN OVER THE PAST WEEK: Osprey Bald Eagle Snowy Egret Great White Egret Reddish Egret Little Blue Heron Tricolored Heron Great Blue Heron Night Heron Green Heron Sand Cranes Pelicans Ibis Roseate Spoonbills Cormorants Anhingas Royal Terns Belted Kingfisher Oystercatche