Florida

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Across
  1. 1. Gentle “sea cow” often seen in Florida springs and rivers.
  2. 4. Long blade favored for clearing vines and thickets in Florida.
  3. 7. Fish-hunting raptor, often called a “sea hawk.”
  4. 8. Pelican Coastal bird known for plunge-diving into the water for fish.
  5. 12. Blue Heron Tall wading bird with a dagger-like bill and gray-blue feathers.
  6. 13. Native Florida shrub with red-orange flowers loved by butterflies.
  7. 14. Also called “speckled perch” in Florida, a favorite panfish in freshwater lakes
  8. 16. Axe/adze combo tool, used in forestry and wildfire control.
Down
  1. 1. Digging/chopping hand tool, great for roots in sandy soil.
  2. 2. Florida reptile with a powerful bite, often found near swamps.
  3. 3. White wading bird, common along Florida’s waterways.
  4. 4. Coastal tree with tangled roots, vital for shoreline protection.
  5. 5. Everglades plant with sharp edges, not really a true grass.
  6. 6. Signature Florida crop:
  7. 8. Hook Curved blade tool for cutting woody weeds and shrubs.
  8. 9. A common sunfish in Florida lakes, often caught from docks and shorelines.
  9. 10. Florida’s state palm, hardy and native
  10. 11. Oak Iconic spreading tree, draped with
  11. 15. Axe Heavy tool used for chopping palmettos and thick brush.