Wildlife CLUBHOUSE PET PLAY PARK UPDATES Corner Photo & Article By Barbara Ann Comer The Great Blue Heron is the largest heron in North America. Since it occurs in all the lower 48 states as well as southeastern Alaska most new residents can readily identify them. Despite its size, it is quite graceful on the wing and always a treat to see in takeoff or landing. Found at any body of water in Lake Ashton year round, they have even nested here. Nests are usually high in a tree and in colonies. The usual three to five eggs give way to young birds resembling gawky teenagers. Notorious for playing with their food before finally sending it down the hatch, they eat mainly fish, but also enjoy dining on frogs, turtles, snakes, rodents and even birds. On a hot Florida day they can be seen cooling themselves with the undersides of their wings facing upwards producing an odd looking pose. EAST GOLF COURSE BRIDGE MAINTENANCE UPDATE Wow, the East Golf Course bridges are looking brand new again thanks to pressure washing and sealing the boards. With that being said, there are a few bridges that were not able to be completed in the time frame scheduled. The East Golf Course bridges will be closed to all traffic, including bikes, golf carts, and pedestrians the week of July 18 in order to complete this project. This is during a time that the East Golf Course is closed for aerification. PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE CAUTION TAPE OR STAKES TO DR I VE ON THE BRIDGES. When the bridges are complete the tape and stakes will be removed. Email Matt Fisher, at mfisher@lakeashtoncdd.com with any questions and stay tuned to email blasts for more information. The Pet Play Park grass is looking great! The western portion of the pet Play Park is closed for turf maintenance. Pictured here is the Clubhouse Pet Play Park less than one week after grass seed was planted. The summer rain has really helped this area flourish quickly. In July, the eastern portion of the Clubhouse Pet Play Park will be closed off for turf maintenance. During turf maintenance the watering schedule will be as follows: 7-7:15 am 10-10:15 am 1-1:15 pm 3-3:15 pm Stay tuned to email blasts for more information on dates of closure. I ONCE CAUGHT A FISH THIS BIG! Dan Klawinski is pictured here with a 4 lb bass. If you’ve had some good luck on the bodies of water in Lake Ashton and want to shar e it with the community, email a photo of yourself with your catch to valerie@lakeashtoncdd.com to be featured in a future issue of the LA Times! Road Construction on Berwick Drive and Ashton Club Drive will begin on August 15, weather permitting. Please stay tuned to email blasts for more information.
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