| The Tenoroc Fish Management Area is an 8,000 acre former
phosphate mine located 2 miles north of Lakeland on SR 33A (Reynolds Road)
This is the Polk County hub for the Great Florida Birding Trail and brochers
are available at the kiosk for other sites nearby. The fishing is excellent
and the birding is good. Because the reserve is so large, birding spots
are numerous. All of the raptors of the area can be found somewhere on
this property. The surrounding fields support many rodents and hawks love
hunting the park. Sedge Wrens and sparrows are also easily found in winter.
The 900 acre Bridgewater addition will allow access from the City of Lakeland
in the near future. Another new addition will form a link to Saddlecreek
County Park There is a $3 entrance fee and a bird list is available at the park headquarters. |