NEWS & BLOG
Keep Up with The friends
Local Eagle Scout Builds Pollinator Garden at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
A Seminole Boy Scout's Eagle project added butterfly housing, signage, and a pollinator garden to Moccasin Lake Nature Park.
40 Years of Moccasin Lake Nature Park: A Clearwater Anniversary
Moccasin Lake Nature Park marked its 40th anniversary in 2022: a look back at four decades as Clearwater's hidden green space.
Why Visitors Call Moccasin Lake a "Hidden Gem" in Clearwater
A family travel blogger's honest first impression of Moccasin Lake Nature Park: trails, raptors, bird blinds, and a playground that surprised them.
Up Close: A Photographer's Look at the Raptors of Moccasin Lake
A Tampa Bay Times photo feature gets up close with the birds of prey living at Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater.
Restoring the Boardwalk: A Look Back at Moccasin Lake's Revitalization
A photo essay capturing Moccasin Lake Nature Park mid-renovation: washed-out trails, solar water heating, and a new boardwalk over the lake.
The $1 Million Renovation That Transformed Moccasin Lake Nature Park
From a $600K facelift in 2014 to a full reopening in 2019… the multi-year renovation that modernized Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater.
What It Takes to Care for a Rescued Bald Eagle at Moccasin Lake
A look at the routine vet care that keeps Moccasin Lake's resident bald eagles healthy.
A Bald Eagle's Eye Surgery: Inside Thunder's Recovery at Moccasin Lake
Cataract surgery on a bald eagle is rare. Go behind the scenes of Thunder's recovery at the Moccasin Lake Raptor Sanctuary.
Remembering Thunder: Moccasin Lake's Beloved Bald Eagle Ambassador
After 31 years, Moccasin Lake Nature Park's bald eagle ambassador Thunder has passed. Meet Miss America, the rescued eagle stepping into her role.
Volunteer Spotlight: Lani Walker and the Birds of Prey at Moccasin Lake
Meet Lani Walker, a lifelong volunteer who's spent over a decade caring for rescued raptors at Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater.
The unexpected beauty of Clearwater's Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Hidden in the city of Clearwater is a 51-acre natural oasis known as Moccasin Lake Park.
The nature preserve is filled with trails, boardwalks, and a wide array of wildlife. Recreational programmer Lloyd Simmons says visitors can expect to see alligators and different types of snakes, but the most unique feature of the park is their birds of prey area.