A work crew from the City of St. Petersburg mowed the grass along the creek bank on Farragut Drive this week and that seems to attract wildlife. According to a neighbor, birds like an unobstructed view into the creek. They also like when unseen predators aren't lurking in the tall weeds.
Here are some highlights of the event including appearances by great white egrets, wood storks, ibises, great blue herons, tri-colored herons, roseate spoonbills and mallard ducks.
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| Establishing shot: Great blue heron on railing overlooking the creek at 11th Av N |
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| Great white egret perched on a railing at 13th Ave N |
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| Great white egrets, a great blue heron, wood storks on the right, ibises far right. |
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| Wood storks and ibises. |
Day 2: October 8, 2021
A few days later: the water birds assembled in a tall tree overlooking the creek.
Top and middle tier: great white egrets
Lower tier: wood storks and great blue heron
