One of the less known parts of DuPuis is the Powerline Grade along the eastern perimeter. A one way trip is 13 miles long and can be traveled on foot, bike, horse, or car. As the name implies, the shellrock road parallels high tension power lines running south from the FPL Indiantown plant. The southern half of the road runs between a canal (with many resident alligators) and the adjacent Corbett WMA. You may also see otters, deer, birds and various Florida fauna. Bringing your camera is recommended. Happy caching!
The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a large owl native to most of North and South America. It is the most widely distributed true owl in the Americas. The name comes from the large ear tufts which, combined with its size and barred plumage and size, making it easy to identify.
These owls live over a diverse range of terrain, generally only avoiding extremes of desert, arctic, and tropical jungle. They prefer wooded areas where they can nest close to open areas where they prefer to hunt. Great Horned Owls have a diverse carnivorous diet, hunting a wide variety of birds and small-to-medium mammals, including some prey larger than the owl itself. Notably, they are the only bird to regularly prey on skunks.