Lake Apopka North Shore is a birding paradise

Visit the district’s Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a meandering 11-mile roadway of crushed concrete and lime rock on the Lake Apopka North Shore showcasing one of the most prolific inland birding sites in the United States. Bird diversity is extraordinary in this area ― a list of birds seen at the property continues to grow and now includes more than 362 species. Thousands of visitors come from around the globe to catch glimpses of egrets, herons, bald eagles, hawks, ospreys and the occasional rarities that ignite a buzz among visiting Audubon groups. Learn more at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka.

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environmental scientist, Josh Papacek, speaking at a podium in front of a room full of people
Celebrating 10 years of collaboration in the Upper St. Johns River Basin
Twice a year, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka North Shore (North Shore) gets a boost in its biodiversity through the planting of unique and rare rescue plants on the property. Just how does a plant get rescued? A dedicated group of volunteers from Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS), Oakland Nature Preserve, Lake Louisa State Park and the District come together most Thursdays to rescue native plants from properties in central Florida.
Rescue plants spread biodiversity at Lake Apopka North Shore
Hiking trail at Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve
Step into nature and explore Longleaf Flatwoods Reserve
Flock of birds in flight
Birds of a feather flock to Lake Apopka North Shore