Hidden Waters Preserve
Birders travelling through the Eustis/Mount Dora area will enjoy this unique preserve that has more than 3 miles of hiking trails; a rapid change in elevation of 105 feet makes for a fun and unique hike. Steep slopes lead down to Lake Alfred, a sinkhole lake formed over time by underground water sources. The slope forest surrounding the lake shelters migratory songbirds such as American Redstart, Black-throated Blue Warbler, Wood Thrush and Great Crested Flycatcher. Check the lake for resident Wood Ducks, White Ibis and Sandhill Crane; Blue-winged Teal and Hooded Merganser may be present in winter. Search the open, fallow areas on the perimeter for Cooper’s Hawk, American Kestrel and Common Ground-Dove. Chipping, Field and Grasshopper Sparrows winter in these grassy areas as well. Gopher Tortoises are resident at the preserve.
Site Information
This Site is Free to Enter
Managing Agency
Lake County Water Authority
Operational Hours: 8:00 a.m. to sunset
Size: 91 acres
