Raccoons are omnivores meaning they will eat plenty of different food sources. They also are also generally more comfortable being around humans, meaning you might see them in your backyard.
We have seen Raccoons on almost every camera, although they are most common at the campground!
Virginia Opossums are North Americas only marsupial, meaning the young are born much earlier and feed from the mother. They also also have an interesting smell, which helps with there famous defense mechanism, playing dead!
Just like Raccoons, we have seen Virginia Opossums on almost every camera!
Although Nine-Banded Armadillos, aren't able to completely curl up into a ball, their armor definitely protects them from many predators. They also commonly will have quadruplets.
We mainly see these Armadillos on Saltmarsh cameras, make sure to look at the Dirt Road Saltmarsh and the Old Pier Saltmarsh!
Native to North and South America, Laughing gulls are recognizable by their black head and funny sounding call. Being an omnivore, shellfish, fish, and human garbage all make up parts of their diet.
Seen mainly at the Dog Beach, next time you are at Fort De Soto, check it out!
Although they are rarely seen, Yellow-Crowned Night Herons stalk for their food. Having a grey and black body, along with a striking yellow crown, these birds are easy to identify when you do see them.
Heading to a marshy area is your best bet, but they can be seen all throughout Fort De Soto!
The most wide spread heron species, these birds are identifiable by there black, gray, and white plumage. They eat fish, crabs, and other small creatures, by stalking though water.
Although they are seen all over the park, they are skeptically of people so seeing one might be hard!
Although they used to be lower in numbers, White Ibis populations around Fort De Soto have increased dramatically over the past few years. You can identify a White Ibis by their white feathers and reddish/orangish face.
Just walk around the park if you want to see one of these beautiful birds!
Only seen once on camera, the Chucks-Will Widow is a sight to see. They are only seen at night so you probably won't see one here, but if you are camping at the park over night you might hear its extraordinary call!
One of North Americas largest birds as well as one of the most widespread, Great Blue Herons are hard to spot with their grayish blue color, but once you see one you can't miss it!
Try going to the marshy areas or near water if you want to catch a glimpse of them!
Found in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans, this is one of the largest species of sea turtle. Mainly eating mollusks, they sometimes will come on shore to lay their eggs.
If you see one here, make sure to keep your distance!
*Hard to tell from the image but that is a Loggerhead Sea turtle*
Marsh Rabbits are often found near water and are strong swimmers. They are herbivores and eat many different kinds of plants and are most active during night.
They are found all throughout the park, make sure to keep your eyes close to the ground!
Great Horned Owls are North America's most common owl species. They don't actually have horns, instead it is tufts of feathers that can stick up. They hunt for their food by flying with their silent wings.
Make sure to listen and you might hear their hoot!