Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE, ST. PETERSBURG, FL OCT 23 2012

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way S,
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-7326

Features: Camp sites, Hiking trails, Kid-friendly, Play area, Playground
Parking: Lot
Admission: Adults: $3; Children 3 - 16: $1.50; Children under 3: free.

This unspoiled nature park features 3 miles of trails and boardwalks on 245 acres along the shores of Lake Maggiore. Visitors can experience five Florida ecosystems: hardwood hammocks, sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, willow marsh and lake shore. The park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and participates in the annual butterfly count with the North American Butterfly Association. There are picnic areas, a playground for tots and gift shop. Ecosystem Tram Tours, 1 p.m. Tue.-Sun., are $2. Overnight camp sites and cabins are available for rental. Take sun screen, a hat to shield you from the sun and water to hydrate especially if you visit during the spring and summer months. Trails close one-half hour before sundown. Also, during summer break, day camps are available for students starting in kindergarten.

Hiking Trails / Bird Aviary at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve St. Petersburg, Florida

Enjoy following along while we trail hike the historical Boyd Hill Preserve. Park admission is $3.00 and bicycling is allowed. The park is filled with wildlife including a bird aviary for permanently injured birds. The park adjoins Lake Maggiore where the urban sprawl can be witnessed just over the reeds horizon.

An Afternoon at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

I walk through Boyd Hill where I see a variety of birds, a massive alligator & a baby gator sunning himself.

Mecca's Visit to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Rebecca and I went on a Nature Hike through an area in St. Petersburg that is still natural. That is to say, it's still a swamp. We saw some really cool things. We were even lazily swam at by an alligator! We had a good time in Florida. Mecca is our couple's name: Matt & Rebecca = Mecca.

Everyday Adventures: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Cruising along a hard-packed sand trail on a cool November morning, the pine trees at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve reminds you of a more ambitious hike in the mountains of North Carolina.

Where to Find Alligators at Boyd Hill Preserve in St Pete FL

This video is all about Boyd Hill and our secret alligator spot that not everyone who visits and hikes the park knows about.

We also describe for you the various different experiences you can have in this park in a comprehensive video that also shows little known facts about the park.

We have visited over ten times and talked to many rangers and done two night hikes. We hope you enjoy the way we relay the information in this video.

Also, we combined footage from several different trips to show more alligator sightings and more aspects of the preserve.

Body Hill Preserve is located on Lake Maggiore in St. Petersburg Florida just north or Pinellas Point.

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Boyd Hill Nature Center

Boyd Hill Nature Center on a perfect spring day. It is in south St. Pete and is like going back in time to what it was like in Pinellas County when we actually had acres and acres of undeveloped land. Lake Maggiore serves as the northern boundary to the park. It has a pond in the middle of the park which is the Wax Myrtle Pond, it is home to turtles, fish and an alligator, which is seen in the video

I saw alligators at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve!!!

This hidden gem is located on the Southside of St. Petersburg FL. Check it out at st.peteparksrec.org/Boyd Hill Nature-Reserve.

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve with Extremely Large Armadillos.AVI

Walking on one of the trails at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and ran across not one but two extremely large armadilos

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St. Petersberg, Florida, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Key of Life band. nature

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Birds Of Prey Exhibit.AVI

Tour of the birds of prey exhibit at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Nature Trails Part One.MP4

Biking On the nature trails at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve part one

Large Florida Alligator! Boyd Hill Nature Park, FL

Large specimen of Florida adult Alligator, first shot is in the pond then on the grass. Filmed in Boyd Hill Nature Park, FL

Other animals typical of this area include:

Mammals: Raccoon, Opossum, Armadillo, Skunk, Moles, Shrews,
Hog, Mice, Rats, Pocket Gopher, Squirrel, Mink, Pig, Rabbit,

Reptiles and Amphibians:
Lizard, Alligator, American Crocodile, Frogs, Toads, Gopher Tortoise, Freshwater Turtle, Eastern Indigo Snake, Eastern Coachwhip, Coral Snake, Black Racer Snake, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Canebreak Rattlesnake
Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake, Southern Copperhead, Burmese Python, Brahminy Blind Snake, Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin),
Red Rat Snake, Eastern Hognose Snake, Rough Green Snake, Garter Snake, Mud Snake, Banded Water Snake, Brown Water Snake, Pine Snake, Salt Marsh Snake, Florida Scarlet Snake, Striped Crayfish Snake, Swamp Snake, Pine Woods Snake, Ringneck Snake, Brown Snake, Scarlet Kingsnake, Crowned Snake

Birds: Osprey, Bald Eagle, Owls, Raptors, Falcon, Kestrel, Crested Caracara, Swallow-Tailed Kite, Woodpecker, Anhinga, Double-Crested Cormorant, Red-Tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Turkey Vulture, Black Vulture, Brown Pelican, White Pelican,White Ibis, Glossy Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, Great Egret, Yellow-crowned Night Heron, Great Blue Heron, American Bittern, Flamingo, Wood Stork, Cattle Egret, Little Blue Heron, Reddish Egret, Green Heron, Tricolored Heron, Snowy Egret, Waterfowl, Shorebirds, Gulls, Terns, Skimmers, Cranes, Rails, Turkey, Quail, Crows, Jays, Pigeons, Doves, Catbirds, Mockingbirds, Thrashers, Thrushes, Warblers, Sparrows, Blackbirds, Cowbirds, Grackles Orioles, Hummingbirds, Shrikes, Vireos, Swallows, Swifts, Martins, Kingfishers

Invertebrates: Butterfly, Dragon Fly, Crabs, Snail, Jellyfish, Scallop, Caterpillar

TIBET BUTLER PRESERVE

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Places to see in ( St Petersburg - USA )

Places to see in ( St Petersburg - USA )

St. Petersburg is a city on Florida's gulf coast, part of the Tampa Bay area. It's known for its pleasant weather (hence its “Sunshine City” nickname), making it popular for golfing, boating, fishing and beachgoing. Its waterfront parks host the Dali Museum, featuring surrealist works of art; the Museum of Fine Arts, with works ranging from ancient to contemporary; and Mahaffey Theater, home of the Florida Orchestra.

Saint Petersburg is located at the base of the Tampa Bay peninsula in Pinellas County, Florida, and enjoys a more subdued social atmosphere than its larger cousin, Tampa. The city has tried to characterize the downtown as an arts and entertainments destination and you will find no shortage of arts and crafts stores, galleries, and museums along with cafes and boutique food shops all within a couple blocks of the Tampa Bay waterfront. With water on three sides of the city, St. Pete is a superb location for fishing, sailing, and wandering beaches.

Saint Petersburg was founded by John C. Williams from Detroit, Michigan, who purchased the land in 1876. The town began with the help of Peter Demens, who was instrumental in bringing a railroad connection there in 1888. Saint Petersburg was named after the Saint Petersburg in Russia, the birthplace of Peter Demens. A local legend says that John C. Williams and Peter Demens flipped a coin to see who would have the honor of naming the city. Peter Demens won and named the city after his birthplace, while John C. Williams named the first hotel after his birthplace, Detroit. The Detroit Hotel still exists downtown, but it was converted into condos in 2002.

The city publishes the free Downtown St.Petersburg Guide & Map booklet, updated each season, that contains maps, trolley routes, and listings for hundreds of museums, events, restaurants, & hotels along with coupons. You can find the guide in dispensers throughout downtown and in many businesses.

Long known as little more than a bawdy spring-break party town and a retirement capital, St Petersburg is now forging a new name for itself as a culturally savvy southern city. Spurred on by awe-inspiring downtown murals, a revitalized historic district and the stunning Dalí Museum, the downtown energy is creeping up Central Ave, spawning sophisticated restaurants, craft breweries, farmers markets and artsy galleries, all of which are attracting a younger professional crowd and a new wave of culturally curious travelers.

A lot to see in St Petersburg Florida such as :

The Dali Museum
Fort De Soto Park
Sunken Gardens
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge
John's Pass Village
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Weedon Island Preserve
Sawgrass Lake Park
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Treasure Island Beach
Fort De Soto Boat Ramp
Museum of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg Pier
Great Explorations Children's Museum
Vinoy Park
Morean Arts Center
E.G. Simmons Regional Park
Picnic Island Beach Dog Park
Boardwalk Place East
Sunset Beach
Shell Key Preserve
Shell Key
Isla del Sol
Lake Seminole Park
Boca Ciega Bay
Florida Holocaust Museum
St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market
Sawgrass Lake
The Pirate Ship Royal Conquest
Egmont Key State Park
Williams Park
North Shore Park
Maximo Park
Boca Ciega Millennium Park
Lake Seminole
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Chihuly Collection
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
Alligator Attraction
Spa Beach
City of Gulfport: Gulfport Casino Ballroom
North Straub Park
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
Grand Central District Association
Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier

( Anaheim - USA ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Anaheim . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Anaheim - USA

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