Questions for birders
Nov 2, 2016 11:29:15 #
I hope to make a trip to Florida this winter and I'm looking for the best places and times to do some bird photography. I'm primarily interested in wading birds in breeding plumage but also interested in any birds that we don't have in Missouri. I have been checking ebirds regularly for the type and counts of birds, but that doesn't tell how accessible they are. Two places that I've been watching are St. Marks and Ding Darling, but I'm open to any other ideas. I greatly appreciate any and all suggestions.
Thank you.
Donnie
Thank you.
Donnie
Nov 2, 2016 11:42:46 #
hoylandboy
Loc: Michigan
There are numerous places around the Boca Ratan area, just google nature reserves there are a few near the water treatment plants,Great for wading birds,Early mornings are best times these places open at sun up first light.
Nov 2, 2016 11:51:00 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
I hope to make a trip to Florida this winter and I... (show quote)
The Merritt Island area ( Titusville - Blackpoint) is well know for wading birds......
Nov 2, 2016 11:53:49 #
hoylandboy
Loc: Michigan
Wakadahatchee wetlands, the other one is approx 2miles away Green cay wetlands, Super places I could not think of the names in my first post sorry it's the age lol
Nov 2, 2016 12:06:37 #
Shark Valley, which is part of the Everglades. The birds are acclimated to people. You can get very, very close.
Nov 2, 2016 12:44:05 #
imagemeister wrote:
The Merritt Island area ( Titusville - Blackpoint) is well know for wading birds......
Thanks Larry! Great to hear from a Florida resident. I will certainly look into it, and do you have a suggestion on the best time of year (winter) or does it make a difference.
Nov 2, 2016 12:49:12 #
hoylandboy wrote:
Wakadahatchee wetlands, the other one is approx 2miles away Green cay wetlands, Super places I could not think of the names in my first post sorry it's the age lol
Thanks hoylandboy! I've heard of Wakadahatchee and will give it a lot of thought. I understand about the age thing, I'm 72 myself.
Have a great day!Nov 2, 2016 12:54:20 #
alandg46 wrote:
Shark Valley, which is part of the Everglades. The birds are acclimated to people. You can get very, very close.
Thank you alandg46! This is what I'm wanting to hear about getting very close. I appreciate your reply and will check it out. Good thing that I have a couple of months to plan. Hope you have a great day!
Nov 2, 2016 12:54:33 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
Thanks Larry! Great to hear from a Florida resident. I will certainly look into it, and do you have a suggestion on the best time of year (winter) or does it make a difference.
This was shot in January ......full breeding colors .......different birds slightly different times
Nov 2, 2016 12:58:24 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
I hope to make a trip to Florida this winter and I... (show quote)
The Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is another great choice: corkscrew.audubon.org/
Nov 2, 2016 13:02:40 #
imagemeister wrote:
This was shot in January ......full breeding colors .......different birds slightly different times
Thanks again Larry! Great information and a super image! This one is on my bucket list.
Nov 2, 2016 13:23:47 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
I hope to make a trip to Florida this winter and I... (show quote)
St. Mark's is one of my favorites. Especially Headquarters Pond. It'll take long glass (400mm +), though. They have a very nice covered observation deck. Watch for the gators!!
Nov 2, 2016 13:43:16 #
brucewells wrote:
St. Mark's is one of my favorites. Especially Headquarters Pond. It'll take long glass (400mm +), though. They have a very nice covered observation deck. Watch for the gators!!
Thanks so much Bruce! I'll definitely go to this one. I have a 70-100 and a 150-600 Tamron, so I should be set for it, and I'll be careful of the gators, can't run too fast at my age!
Nov 2, 2016 13:47:14 #
DWU2 wrote:
The Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is another great choice: corkscrew.audubon.org/
Thank you DWU2! Looks like another great place.
Nov 2, 2016 14:00:59 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
Thank you DWU2! Looks like another great place.
You're welcome. Here's a shot I took there:
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