Colt Creek State Park Trivia Quiz

Answer: 4

Of the 44 species of snakes found in Florida, only six are venomous and only 4 of these venomous species can be found at Colt Creek State Park (Diamondback rattlesnake, pigmy rattlesnake, cottonmouth moccasin and Eastern coral snake). Most Florida snakes are harmless and beneficial and are not particularly dangerous unless stepped on or provoked.

Answer: Previous mining operation

In the 1990s the previous landowners engaged in a lime rock mining operation that included the digging of several large pits. In some places these pits are over 50 feet deep. As a result, the pits are now natural-looking lakes, providing additional habitat for numerous species of birds plus aquatic plants and animals.

Answer: True

Though only occasionally, the Florida black bear has been observed at Colt Creek State Park.

Answer: 150

In 2007, the Lake Region Audubon Society did a year-long survey identifying 150 species of birds. The following year, the park was designated on the Great Florida Birding Trail. Species such as eastern bluebird, bald eagle, black bellied whistling duck, meadow lark, swallow tail kite and a variety of wading birds and warblers make up a few that are on the list.

Answer: Congregation

The American alligator is the state reptile of Florida and can be observed at Colt Creek State Park. A group of alligators - or congregation - can sometimes be observed in the park during the dry season.

Answer: Northern mockingbird

The Northern mockingbird is the official state bird of Florida and can be observed at Colt Creek State Park. It can be identified by its overall gray/brown color and obvious white patches on the wings.

Answer: Gopher tortoise

The gopher tortoise is the only species of tortoise native to Florida. The gopher tortoise digs long burrows which are used by many other species of wildlife, making the gopher tortoise a keystone species. Drive slowly through the park to avoid harming one of these amazing creatures!

Answer: Osprey

The osprey is a distinct-looking hawk that is known to hover momentarily over the water before diving for fish. Osprey's have been observed over Mac Lake!

Answer: A controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions.

Prescribed fire is the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions. Colt Creek State Park uses this tool to help reduce the risk of wildfire and to restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire. The longleaf pine is an example of a fire-dependent plant.

Answer: Withlachoochee river

Colt Creek State Park's namesake creek flows into the Gator creek, which ultimately empties into the Withlacoochee river. Protecting the quality of water within the park helps to protect the health of Withlacoochee river.