East Lake Wildlife Encounters Topic of Forum Monday

If you live in East Lake, you're aware of the frequent encounters between wildlife and vehicles.

A wide variety of wildlife including deer and protected birds make the wooded areas of East Lake their home.

Last fall and winter, numerous deer were hit by vehicles in the area. Osprey and birds have also been injured as well.

So, how can man and wildlife co-exist? The topic will be discussed at Monday's Council of North County Neighborhoods meeting.

Speakers at the meeting will include-

• Cathie Foster, Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve
• Lara Miller, Pinellas County Extension University of Florida/IFAS
• James Kelly, Assistant Deer Management Coordinator, Department of Fish and Wildlife
• Barbara Walker and Ronda Musca, Clearwater Audubon Society

The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be held at East Lake Methodist Church, 2801 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor.

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• Funding Needed to Help East Lake's Osprey
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• Your View: Wildlife in East Lake

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