Sandhill Cranes at Play
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Train Depot
The Mount Dora Historic Train Depot (341 N Alexander St) is a beautifully preserved 1915 railway station listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it serves as the home for the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center and functions as a popular community event space.
Last Call
Florida Alligator 🐊
Old Friends
Just an osprey hanging out with a black vulture while a turkey vulture flies overhead.
Forest Preserve
Nestled behind the W.T. Bland Public Library in Mount Dora, the new Forest Preserve is a beautiful 14-acre tract of long leaf pine forest in the heart of a residential area. It features a 400-foot boardwalk and 1-mile hiking trail (with actual elevation changes!). We saw a barred owl and marsh rabbit during our first hike. Well done, City of Mount Dora! Highly recommended!
The Gators of Palm Island
On a typical sunny afternoon, you are almost guaranteed to see an alligator or two at Palm Island Park in Mount Dora. Check it out!
Foggy Morning
I took a foggy morning stroll at Palm Island Park in Mount Dora yesterday and saw quite a bit of wildlife. A great way to start the day!
Wandering Mount Dora
Yesterday I wandered around Palm Island Park and the Port of Mount Dora. I had the place to myself. Not a bad way to spend a Monday afternoon!
Wandering Florida 