Missouri Bull Shoals Lake Association
Photo Tour
Wildlife
 Photographer's & Hunter's - Game Is Here!
The Ozark Mountains support one of the most diverse and well populated mammal populations in America. From the black bear down to the tiny shrew, many different animal species make their home in our area. Foxes, coyotes, bobcats, mink, otter, rabbits, ferrets, several squirrel species, and many more can be seen on a regular basis with a little planning. Deer, squirrels, wild turkey, and many other animals frequent resort yards. Still others can be seen along the lake shores and along back roads in the dawn and dusk periods of each day.(photo D. Smiley)
 Birds
Like the mammal populations, the bird life is also very diverse in the Ozarks. Birds of prey include several owl and hawk species, and bald eagles winter in the area. Humming birds are very common. So are a multitude of song and water birds. You'll spot birds of all kinds while driving down the road, canoeing, or watching the shoreline. Hawks can be spotted sitting in trees and power lines along the roads. Owls show up right at dusk just minutes before its too dark to see. Song birds are most visible at first daylight through sunrise. Water birds are active in the evenings as well as early morning. (photo archive)
 Kids & Critters
The box turtles these two are so proud of catching live on plants and vegetables. There are several species of turtles living in the Ozarks and you'll see them in the water as well as on land. In addition to turtle-catching, children spend hours chasing the harmless little lizards living around rocks and logs. The fast-running lizards present a considerable challenge to children trying to catch them. Its not unusual for the kids to spend hours attempting to corral one. The numerous butterflies in the area also make great chasing and we've seen children collect whole sets while vacationing. (photo Ridgewood Resort)
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