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34606 S. Haines Creek Road Leesburg, FL 34788

Open: Dawn to dusk, year round Acres:  36.09

Haynes Creek Preserve is primarily an island that lies between a canal and Haynes Creek. It consists of wet deciduous forest with a small amount of upland. One can expect to hear Barred Owls and Pileated Woodpeckers while hiking the trails. During the summer nesting season, Prothonotary Warbler, Northern Parula and Red-Eyed Vireos are present. Other wildlife includes more than 20 species of butterflies and dragonflies, Race Runners, River Otters and American Alligators. Purple Gallinules and other waders can be found where the trails end overlooking Haynes Creek.

Parking is limited.

See also: Bird watching in Lake County

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