Description: This is a great area to see scrub-jays. The area consists of two partially developed subdivisions covering 8.5 square miles. This area has the largest Florida Scrub-Jay population in Charlotte County.
Vegetation Communities: Scrub, scrubby flatwoods, pine flatwoods, disturbed areas, urban areas (houses etc), and the shores of the Peace River.
Location: The area is located south of the Charlotte/DeSoto County line, west and north of the Peace River, and east of I75. The area is best accessed by Sandhill Blvd. or Harborview Road.
Amenities: The vast majority of the area is private property. Stay on the road and public right-of-ways. Do not trespass. There is one County park off Voyager Road: Harbor Heights Park. The park has a boat ramp, rest rooms and picnic shelters and a view of the Peace River.
Animal Species: You may not be able to see all these species
Birds that you may encounter year-round include:
| Florida Scrub-jay | Northern Cardinal | Red-bellied Woodpecker |
| Blue Jay | Rufus-sided Towhee | Laughing Gull |
| White-eyed Vireo | Red-shouldered Hawk | Brown Pelican |
| White-winged Dove | Northern Mockingbird | Double-crested Cormorant |
| Ground Dove | Loggerheaded Shrike | Mourning Dove |
| Downy Woodpecker |
Migrants that you may see:
| Eastern Phoebe | Palm Warbler | Tree Swallow |
| American robin | Yellow-rumped Warbler | American Kestrel |
| Blue-gray Gnatcatcher | Pine Warbler | Eastern Meadowlark |
Documented Mammals:
| Raccoon | Nine-banded Armadillo | Bobcat |
| Manatee (Peace River) |
Documented Herps:
| Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake | Brown Anole | Gopher Tortoise |
| American Alligator |