This is dependent on a variety of things. Water levels are probably the number one criteria; if the water levels are too high, the wading birds cannot forage for food. Food supply may be less abundant, or not accessible except for the waterfowl. Some of the roads have been closed due to storm damage - i.e., Gator Creek and Peacock Pocket. Pumphouse Road is open at the entrance point for a very short distance. This year the waders are congregating near the south section of BioLab Road, which is a two-way drive, but ends not far into it. The main entrance to BioLab Road is by the north boat ramp area. It is one-way. Yes, the numbers are lower this year, but just two weeks ago, I felt I had a successful trip there with enough to photograph to make it worth the trip for me. I photographed waders feeding in a frenzy (including spoonbills) at BioLab Road, a pair of turkey cultures mating (also on BioLab), the great-horned owl nest, scrub jays, snowy egret, little blue heron, and tri-colored herons on Blackpoint Wildlife Drive, red-winged blackbirds everywhere, kingfishers, terns and even a skimmer. I drove Blackpoint first, then went to BioLab Road, then the visitor center, and back to Blackpoint. This was followed by a stopover at Viera Wetlands to check out the great blue heron hatchlings. There is one nest there with triplets. My idea of a successful day of photography. Imagemeister, are you game? I'm ready to go there again!