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Restrictions for reclaimed water implemented

Restrictions for reclaimed water implemented

Pinellas County, Florida -- The season reclaimed water restrictions for Pinellas County reclaimed water customers will begin on Monday, April 1.

These reductions help avoid reclaimed water shortages during Florida’s traditional dry seasons which is April to June and October to November.

From April 1 to June 30, irrigation with reclaimed water supplied by Pinellas County is limited to three days per week, based on the resident's home address. The mandatory seasonal restrictions state:

Visit new red-shouldered hawk 'Shay' at local park

Visit new red-shouldered hawk 'Shay' at local park

Largo, Florida ­-- The George C. McGough Nature Park has named their new female red-shouldered hawk Shay.

Shay was found with a shattered bone in the tip of her right wing. She was brought to a veterinary office in Tarpon Springs where staff had to amputate a section of her wing.

Due to Shay's injury, she is no longer suited to live in the wild and has found a permanent home at McGough Nature Center. Shay's enclosure and feeding is sponsored by the Clearwater Audubon Society and she receives free medical care from the veterinary staff at Busch Gardens.

Owl at McGough Nature Park finally gets a name

Owl at McGough Nature Park finally gets a name

Largo, Florida -- Largo Nature Parks has announced the name of the new female Great Horned Owl at the George C. McGough Nature Park.

Eleanor was one of five names the Friends of the Largo Nature Park selected and many members of the community logged on the Largo Nature Parks website to vote. Eleanor now shares a cage with Franklin, the other Great Horned Owl at the nature park.

Together, they will make a truly fascinating pair. Opportunities are available for visitors to make personalized donations to help support the bird of their choice at the park.

Volunteers needed for Birds of Prey program

Volunteers needed for Birds of Prey program

Largo, Florida -- The George C. McGough Nature Park is looking for qualified individuals to assist in the maintenance, care, and handling of our two Great Horned Owls, a Barred Owl, and a Red Shouldered Hawk.

Volunteers will be required to go through a training program on proper animal care techniques prior to working with these birds of prey.

Profiles on each of our birds, along with volunteer applications, can be found at the City of Largo Nature Parks website, LargoNature.com.

Pinellas County Animal Services staff saves Quackers

Pinellas County Animal Services staff saves Quackers

You can say that the staff at Pinellas County Animal Services went Quackers.

After getting word that a duck with an arrow through its neck had been sighted several times over the past several weeks, Pinellas County Animal Control Officer John Hobson joined forces with Damen Hurd and Derrick Ross of Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation in Bradenton.

On Thursday, Oct. 18, the three went to the pond in St. Petersburg where the wounded duck had been sighted. They were able to rescue the duck and Hobson took it to Animal Services.

We need your help to name our new owl!

We need your help to name our new owl!

Largo, Florida -- Largo Nature Parks is currently holding a poll to determine the name of the new female Great Horned Owl at the George C. McGough Nature Park. 

The bird was acquired through the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in late July after she was found on the Fox Hollow Golf Course with severe damage to one of her eyes, rendering her partially blind. 

New owl on exhibit at Largo Nature Park

New owl on exhibit at Largo Nature Park

Largo, Florida -­- The George C. McGough Nature Park in Largo recently acquired a juvenile female great horned owl, which can now be seen at the park.

The new owl, which has yet to receive a name, was acquired through the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in late July. She was found on the Fox Hollow Golf Course in Trinity with severe damage to one eye, rendering her partially blind.