The southern magnolia tree Magnolia grandiflora is very popular in the landscaping throughout the community. Here are photos of the flower at different stages.

Photos submitted by resident:
Diane Steinbach

 Typical scene in the conservation areas in FishHawk Ranch

Brown anole flashing its dewlap

 Mature gopher tortoise

 A section of the many miles of walking paths that wind

 through the community.

Little blue heron, Egretta caerulea

 puffball mushroom, believe it to be Lycoperdon marginatum

Winged elm, Ulmus alata

These dense, deciduous trees are found throughout the area. Easy to identify by the paper-like blades that run along the stems.