Lake Jackson AP supports a diversity of wildlife, including extensive bat populations and nesting wood ducks. Prior to three years ago, however, we didn’t know what kinds of bats lived and foraged here and there were a lot fewer resident wood ducks. To continue surveying and managing the diverse wildlife at the AP, staff went out this week to deploy acoustic detectors as part of the NABat program in collaboration with FWC.

Rhoden Cove Landing on Lake Jackson AP will have a new 200ft boardwalk and observation platform by the end of the year that will offer the public wildlife viewing and bank fishing opportunities. However, there are many challenges in access, permitting, and construction due to dramatically fluctuating water levels and vegetation at this site.

Located just north of Florida’s Capital of Tallahassee, Lake Jackson Aquatic Preserve provides an escape into the diverse, watery world of the panhandle’s famous “Red Hills Region.” This aquatic preserve features a variety of experiences dependent on the ever-fluctuating lake level, from motorboating, paddling and duck hunting during wet conditions to hiking (yes, hiking!) near the famous Porter Hole Sink and birding along the edge during dry