Wildlife opportunities between Jacksonville FL and Ft. Desoto
Mar 1, 2018 20:53:26 #
Leaving Jacksonville area around noon or 1:00 on 3/2. The Alligator Farm was great fun on 3/1. Any suggestions for wildlife on the way? What about a 60 mile or so radius around Ft. Desoto? Birds are the main interest with sunset or other landscape opportunities as a second. Great places to eat in and around Ft. Desoto?
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
Mar 2, 2018 06:04:37 #
Mar 2, 2018 08:24:49 #
You could check out Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, any of the county parks in Pinellas or Hillsborough county. Or spend the entire day at Ft. Desoto, one of the finest parks. For a large variety of wildlife Circle B Bar outside of Lakeland is outstanding.
Mar 2, 2018 10:18:13 #
LXK0930
Loc: Souh Jersey
En route, try Blue Springs State Park (off Rt 4). It is a natural hot spring. If the weather is cold, manatees migrate there. There is also a 2 hour boat ride on the St. Johns river that may provide wildlife and bird sightings.
Have fun.
Have fun.
Mar 2, 2018 12:27:59 #
NYTi
Loc: New York, NY
Artie Morris offers a detailed downloadable Ft DeSoto guide. See birdsasart.com
Mar 4, 2018 09:09:20 #
retlaw
Loc: Northern New Jersey
In-lightened wrote:
Leaving Jacksonville area around noon or 1:00 on 3/2. The Alligator Farm was great fun on 3/1. Any suggestions for wildlife on the way? What about a 60 mile or so radius around Ft. Desoto? Birds are the main interest with sunset or other landscape opportunities as a second. Great places to eat in and around Ft. Desoto?
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
Check out: “Florida Birding”, A Guide to the Best Birding Locations in the Sunshine State. It is very comprehensive and contains a ton of information about many, many birding/ photography sites. It is more reasonably priced and available at http://floridabirdtours.com/index.php/product-category/books/print-books/
And for digital versions, go to:
http://floridabirdtours.com/index.php/product-category/books/digital-books/
[I am not connected nor do I receive anything for this recommendation. Mark Smith is a very talented photographer who shares his knowledge.]
Have fun!!
Mar 4, 2018 10:55:05 #
Thanks everybody! So far we have stuck with the more searchable locations as suggested...crockadile farm, Orlando wetlands, Merritt island, Apopka wildlife tour.
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