southern magnolia seedlings, which were planted throughout the property. The Yaupon holly is a native evergreen which provides food and nesting sites for many songbirds. The long, “pompon” needles characterize the longleaf pine, which once dominated Pine Mountain Ridge. In addition to the wide variety of plants, animals roam freely among the grounds. You will see red fox, gray fox, gray squirrels, Eastern fox squirrels, wild turkeys, and white-tailed deer, which is the largest mammal at Callaway Resort & Gardens. The deer are often spotted in the early morning and early evening hours, grazing along the edges of the fairways. The gray squirrels live acrobatic lives as they move and fly among the treetops. The ponds and lakes are filled with mallard ducks, Canadian geese, great blue heron, bufflehead ducks, and two types of turtles, plate-size yellow-bellied sliders and palm-size stinkpots. In addition, many butterfly species reside in harmony at Callaway Gardens. Biking, boating, bird-watching, fishing, hiking, swimming and tennis are alternate activities at the resort. There are several accommodation options at Callaway Gardens, the spacious, first-class Lodge and Spa; the Mountain Creek Inn; the Mountain View Golf Cottages; the Southern Pine Cottages; and the Mountain CreekVillas &Vacation Homes. When you are ready to view the magnolias, get a glimpse of the azaleas, see wild turkeys, and play two great golf courses, visit Callaway Resort & Gardens: http://www.callawaygardens.com/ golf.
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