Rotenberger - Wildlife
Canal and powerline levees are good places to view wildlife. Alligators are common throughout the area. You may also encounter white-tailed deer, bobcat, raccoons, armadillos, river otters and rabbits.
Wood storks, snail kites, great blue herons, and snowy egrets may be seen year-round. Watch for swallow-tailed kites in the spring and summer, waterfowl in the winter and a variety of migratory birds in the spring and summer. The endangered Florida panther may be an occasional visitor to the area.
Check out other species recorded from Rotenberger WMA, or add observations of your own, by visiting Rotenberger WMA Nature Trackers Projects.
Add your bird observations to the Rotenberger WMA eBird Hotspot.
Wildlife Spotlight: Green Tree Frog
The slender green treefrog is about two inches long, with white stripes on its bright-green sides. The frog’s color may change to dull green or gray when hiding or sleeping. It feeds on insects and is found in places with abundant vegetation. Listen for a raucous chorus of green tree frogs singing their "quonk-quonk-quong" call at night and during rainstorms.
