Florida holiday possibly this October, will I find Hummingbirds?
Aug 1, 2016 20:42:48 #
davidrb wrote:
David, your shots are beautiful. Obviously, whate... (show quote)
You are correct. No argument there.
Aug 1, 2016 22:22:23 #
I live in Bradenton , Fl. And we seem to see humming birds around in the cooler months. Haven't paid much attention to them lately. I do remember seeing them mostly in early evening buzzing around. Thought they were some kind of big bug flying around. Then my dad got a picture of one and we realized they were hummers. Probably not so much in October, but do be aware of Zika in south Florida. God only knows what is going to happen with it by October.
Aug 2, 2016 06:04:17 #
Artangel
Loc: U.K. South Coast
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to reply. Bit of a hurry today but I will be going back over your comments and advice again tomorrow. Interesting to see differing views and info on if or where hummers can be seen. Already been online googling but wanted some 'on the ground' info from local people who would be up to date. Thanks for the update re the everglades, such a shame.
Aug 3, 2016 17:57:24 #
alabau
Loc: Ft Lauderdale, Florida
I live a stone’s throw from the park. Though the park has many species of birds, I have yet to see a hummingbird. There a few good spots in the park for bird photography. Nine mile pond, Mrazek Pond and West Lake are some of the best. The National Park Services has a web site dedicated to Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/maps.htm which includes a map of the park.
Aug 3, 2016 20:07:35 #
Tom467
Loc: North Central Florida
Artangel, If you find yourself near Gainesville (North Central Florida) you may wish to check out the Butterfly Rain Forest at the University of Florida Museum of Natural History http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/index.php/exhibits/always-on-display/butterfly-rainforest/visitor-info/. In Homestead Florida, on your way to the Everglades National Park, I would recommend stop at Robinson Fruit Stand https://robertishere.com/ and enjoy one of their milkshakes. Be sure you fuel up in Homestead because you will not have any gas stations between Homestead and the National Park.
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Aug 4, 2016 04:44:03 #
Artangel
Loc: U.K. South Coast
Thank you so much for that info I will investigate but looks like next year trip now given the advice received and Zika of course.
alabau wrote:
I live a stone’s throw from the park. Though the park has many species of birds, I have yet to see a hummingbird. There a few good spots in the park for bird photography. Nine mile pond, Mrazek Pond and West Lake are some of the best. The National Park Services has a web site dedicated to Everglades National Park https://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/maps.htm which includes a map of the park.
Aug 4, 2016 04:47:05 #
Artangel
Loc: U.K. South Coast
Thank you for this info, that is what I meant by on the ground intel. I would not have known about the gas stations or delicious milkshakes. Will check out your links, thanks.
Tom467 wrote:
Artangel, If you find yourself near Gainesville (N... (show quote)
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