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News about Ulumay and EEL Program Central Region
Sams House Open Thursday through Saturday
The residences,
exhibits and trails at Sams House are now open three days each week from
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Explore the restored 1875 Sams Family
cabin, interactive exhibits, a history garden, and a variety of hiking
trails at the Pine Island Management and Education Center/Sams House -
6195 North Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953.
Sams House is located
adjacent to the Pine Island Conservation Area - 1000 acres of
conservation land adjacent to the Indian River Lagoon that is managed by
the Brevard County EEL Program. A trail connecting Sams House to
the Pine Island property is expected to be completed during the Spring
of 2012. The Pine Island Conservation Area provides excellent
spots for viewing manatees.
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Brevard
County EEL Program link
Christmas Bird Count at Ulumay
A total of 160 bird
species were observed this year as part of the 61st annual Cocoa
Christmas Bird Count - including 57 species found near Ulumay. The
Ulumay team led by Charlie Venuto was one of nine teams that
participated in the Cocoa count.
The Ulumay count star ted
at David and Karin Biega's condo overlooking a retention pond near BJ's
Club. Birds were counted as they departed their roosting sites and
flew toward Ulumay during the sunrise. Most of the morning was
spent hiking near Ulumay including the Moquito Control property across
Sykes Creek Boulevard. After a delightful lunch at the Venuto's
home, some team members hiked the trails again to find more birds.
Roseate Spoonbills, a
Reddish Egret, White and Glossy Ibis were among the 57 species found at
Ulumay. Tim Kozusko managed to catch a Black Racer along the Sykes
Creek Dike trail at Ulumay.
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