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PlacesDeLeon Springs, FloridaParkLake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
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Shyvonkia Tomlinson
· May 1, 2017
This place is amazing! We went in the heat of the day both time and I didn't complain too much. Lol. The trails seem to go on and on. We saw a lot of birds, som...e turtles, alligators, and the cranes! The crane chicks stole the show. There wasn't very much trash at all, but we did pick up a few bottles and my husband got a cast net out of the water. We will definitely be back. See More
Kate M. Powers
· April 10, 2017
The refuge is beautiful! Lots of wildlife to see especially if you like gators. There's a great observation tower halfway through the .5 mile walk. No pets allowed and definitely stay on the given path. Also looks like it's a good place to go fishing and there is no entry fee. Enjoy!
Mechelle Gallyot
· March 15, 2017
If you like to be in a quite place and are not scared of wild life this is the best place. You can see gators basking in the sun. You can see all types of wild ...life. Just respect nature and remember that the water is not a place to play! Don't go during hunting hours and you will be safe. My kids love going on walks and learning about different birds and animals... We even learn about the trees. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day. But go potty before you go and make sure you can hold it until you get to the parking lot. See More
Berry Snyder
· April 9, 2017
A great wide open space for walking or biking. Plenty of room for fishing. Lots of birds and alligators. Open from sun up to sun set...
Jessica Hathaway
· April 11, 2017
Perfect place to relax and see wildlife. Birds everywhere, and usually gators and snakes too! Bring your camera - I recommend sunset. :)
Linda Austin Knox
· January 22, 2017
Beautiful scenery very well-kept full of nature both along the water and in the water. I enjoyed the birds the alligators and the baby turtle we saw.
Debra Murphy Hamlin
· May 31, 2017
I have been coming to Lake Woodruff for years. It's an awesome place for peace & quite, nature lovers & bring your fishing pole�
Connie Fox Vaughan
· June 13, 2017
Closed under staff hire some one not everyone lives in Fl and come back
Gary Ketchum
· January 19, 2017
Very nice and pretty setting! Well groomed trails but going all the way to Pontoon ?? was not worth the extra distance. Saw lots of birds and gators.
Carey Clements
· January 22, 2017
This refuge is gorgeous. There is a lot of wildlife to see, beautiful plant life and not crowded at all. I would highly recommend it. Bring a camera a a bottle of water if you plan on hiking.
Del Clark
· January 16, 2017
Been visiting this place my whole life. It's one of the most peaceful places you can visit around Deland
Allin Natal
· January 20, 2017
Ive always been an outdoorsman. Hiking fishing and enjoying nature. Been coming here for years. Hiking and fishing. Always lots of wildlife. My kids enjoy it with me. We even pick blackberries and make pies every year.
Zipporah McCray Grady
· June 19, 2017
My first time going, but it was amazing to see the wildlife.👍
Lori Pinner
· February 20, 2017
Love this run although the gators need thinning. The banks are covered with a gator every 50'.
Michelle Parker
· February 8, 2017
Always very peaceful, love walking the trails. Seeing the Birds and Alligators is always exciting too.
Deborah Jani-Muniz
· May 12, 2017
Road was closed off at the railroad crossing couldn't get in.
Anne Kendall
· January 9, 2017
Love it here! Peace and tranquility while exploring the best of nature in its own environment- Beautiful Central Florida.
Fred Wilson
· January 6, 2017
One of the pretties areas in Florida. If you Love the Outdoors, and the way Florida used to be, this place is for you.
Kimberly Michelle Howell
· January 15, 2017
Absolutely beautiful! Great place to view birds and other wildlife!
Libby Ann Miller
· July 9, 2017
I went hiking and really enjoyed myself. It's beautiful!
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Videos
Relationships between Sandhill Crane siblings vary. That aggressive actions and vying for sibling dominance occurs soon after hatching has been well-documented in northern migrant flocks where sibling rivalry and aggressiveness may be pronounced. In contrast, data suggest that year-round resident Sandhill Crane chicks in south-central Florida show little or no visible signs of sibling dominance. This video of the less than 48-hour old chicks on Pool 1 depicts what appears to be extensive sibling rivalry and aggressive behavior by both chicks. Sibling hi-jinx or posturing for survival of the fittest? At least both youngsters seem to be holding their own….and the parents seem willing to let them work things out without any interference.
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Several folks have been reporting young eagles in the MYACCA nest but it wasn't until today that we were able to capture a snippet of video showing the eaglets in the bowl. Well behind the other eagle nest but these appear to be progressing very nicely.
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Not to worry a whole lot - this Cottonmouth was filmed where folks rarely walk. And for many, this will be as close as they would wish to be...via a recording!
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Our native plant garden is covered with gulf fritillaries and zebra longwings!
(Video: C. Stevenson/USFWS)

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