Provide current wildlife Status reports for eastern Florida venues ?
Nov 26, 2017 13:01:57 #
Wondering if anyone can give current wildlife status reports for eastern/central Florida places like Blackpoint, Viera, Wakodahatchee, Green Cay ect, ect. for upcoming trips ?? THANKS !
Nov 26, 2017 13:39:29 #
Don't worry, the animals are there someplace. You just need patience, patience, patience.
Nov 26, 2017 13:59:15 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Don't worry, the animals are there someplace. You just need patience, patience, patience.
The recent passing of Hurricane Irma has added to the uncertainties of all these venues ......
Nov 27, 2017 06:43:51 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
imagemeister wrote:
Wondering if anyone can give current wildlife status reports for eastern/central Florida places like Blackpoint, Viera, Wakodahatchee, Green Cay ect, ect. for upcoming trips ?? THANKS !
Green Cay is minimal at the moment, birds are roosting early morning and late afternoon, Wakodahatchee is also minimal at the moment, a few blue heron's building nests. These spots will pick up in January through April. March is a great time for new born's.
Nov 27, 2017 07:20:03 #
Usually any place around water and vegetation. Went out Saturday and found a few egrets, blue heron, etc. Early in morning or around 5 in the evening. Remember, it is almost dark at 6. We live in Okeechobee, so plenty of water and wildlife. Like others have said, patience!
Nov 27, 2017 12:58:56 #
billnikon wrote:
Green Cay is minimal at the moment, birds are roosting early morning and late afternoon, Wakodahatchee is also minimal at the moment, a few blue heron's building nests. These spots will pick up in January through April. March is a great time for new born's.
Thanks Bill ! .....that is sorta what I was afraid of .
Nov 27, 2017 13:00:16 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
Usually any place around water and vegetation. Went out Saturday and found a few egrets, blue heron, etc. Early in morning or around 5 in the evening. Remember, it is almost dark at 6. We live in Okeechobee, so plenty of water and wildlife. Like others have said, patience!
Thanks juicesqueezer ! .......yes, not much light after 5
Nov 27, 2017 13:08:57 #
try:
http://ebird.org/ebird/alert/summary?sid=SN35579
http://fl.audubon.org/birds/bird-links
http://birding.aba.org/
http://myfwc.com/get-involved/citizen-science/sightings/
http://ebird.org/ebird/alert/summary?sid=SN35579
http://fl.audubon.org/birds/bird-links
http://birding.aba.org/
http://myfwc.com/get-involved/citizen-science/sightings/
Nov 27, 2017 13:25:52 #
I'm in FL now - Viera is slooooowwww, but Merritt Island NWR was fantastic this AM. Huge concentration of great egrets, snowys, spoonbills, tri-colors, little blues, ibis, etc. They were all about a mile or so in this AM feeding. Not sure if it was just a one time thing, but not too bad IMO. If you venture further west Circle B isn't too bad right now either.
Nov 27, 2017 16:55:37 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Thanks !
Nov 27, 2017 16:56:44 #
Steve Perry wrote:
I'm in FL now - Viera is slooooowwww, but Merritt Island NWR was fantastic this AM. Huge concentration of great egrets, snowys, spoonbills, tri-colors, little blues, ibis, etc. They were all about a mile or so in this AM feeding. Not sure if it was just a one time thing, but not too bad IMO. If you venture further west Circle B isn't too bad right now either.
Thanks Steve ! Please keep us posted .....
Nov 27, 2017 18:40:34 #
Circle B is still a little wet and some areas are still closed as of 2 weeks ago. Merrit Island is hit or miss, has always been that way, not to mention distance to birds. Always a sure thing would be Ding Darling NP near Sanibel, but you Have to hit Low Tide early mourning for the best, same with Merrit Island. If you want to have a killer trip I would wait till nesting season. Water is still way high for this time of year, North Florida is still draining thru central Florida from the hurricane. The higher the water the less concentrated the feeder fish for birds feeding in the fresh water. Salt water is best because you can work the tides. . Burrowing owls are a sure thing down in Cape Coral, Marco Island. PM you phone # can talk if you want. I use a 400mm lens, so always looking to get close to birds. I'm central to gulf coast florida.
Nov 27, 2017 19:15:36 #
martinfisherphoto wrote:
Circle B is still a little wet and some areas are ... (show quote)
Thanks Martin - a great report ...!
Nov 27, 2017 21:09:00 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
imagemeister wrote:
Wondering if anyone can give current wildlife status reports for eastern/central Florida places like Blackpoint, Viera, Wakodahatchee, Green Cay ect, ect. for upcoming trips ?? THANKS !
Peaceful Waters in Wellington currently has several Hooded Mergansers.
Nov 28, 2017 15:22:36 #
billnikon wrote:
Peaceful Waters in Wellington currently has several Hooded Mergansers.
Good info !
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