St Augustine birding sites: Would like to know of some good bird photo opportunities in St Johns County, FL I have been several times to the Alligator Farm, but would like to explore...

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Mar 15, 2016 20:16:16 #

islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

Would like to know of some good bird photo opportunities in St Johns County, FL I have been several times to the Alligator Farm, but would like to explore other nearby areas. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...thanks

Mar 15, 2016 22:36:59 #

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

There is so much water and marsh in that area that it should be a birder's paradise. I lived and worked there but never did much birding there... Here is a google search that should get you headed in the right direction.

http://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=bird+watching+in+St+John+co+fl

Mar 15, 2016 22:45:17 #

Tom467 Loc: North Central Florida

You may wish to check out Favor Dykes State Park

http://www.stateparks.com/favor_dykes_state_park_in_florida.html

Good luck. Tom

Mar 16, 2016 07:59:36 #

MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee

If you don't mind driving an hour or so there is the Orlando wetlands in Christmas and Viera wetlands in Viera. Both excellent birding spots.

Mar 16, 2016 08:22:28 #

Phocus Loc: Lakeland, Fl

St. Augustine Alligator farm Has a rookery area that is good

You may want to call for Info 904-824-3337

Mar 16, 2016 09:00:53 #

islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

Thanks to everyone for the replies.

Mar 16, 2016 14:01:51 #

Scoutman Loc: Orlando, FL

islandboy4147 wrote:

Googled your subject:

http://jacksonville.com/sports/outdoorsoutside/2013-12-01/story/guide-local-spots-great-florida-birding-and-wildlife-trail

Additionally (highly recommended as I attended in 2011 and plan to again this year):

Florida's Birding and Photo Fest April 27 - May 1.

http://www.floridasbirdingandphotofest.com/kayaking/4581835286

Its Web site will also list some of the birding areas in and around the area which the workshop courses will explore.

Mar 16, 2016 16:43:09 #

islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

Thank you Scoutman. This really covers the areas of interest. Good information.

Mar 16, 2016 20:24:03 #

mffox Loc: Avon, CT

Just north of St. Augustine on Rte A1A there is a wonderful wildlife preserve: ocean & sand dunes on one side of the highway, scrub and marsh on the other. Waders, waterfowl, shore birds, raptors, songbirds: take your pick.

Also: the coastal islands between Amelia Island and Jacksonville offer great opportunities.

Mar 16, 2016 20:46:39 #

islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

Thanks much...I can see now there are plenty of opportunities in that part of FL

Apr 11, 2016 14:30:16 #

beacher Loc: Butler, PA

St Augustine Beach Lakeside Veterans Memorial Park just off A1A near St A police station. Gators, turtles, snake-necked anhinga birds (usually with a meal speared on their beaks!), heron, egrets, etc. Get there before sunrise and snap away.

Apr 11, 2016 16:58:00 #

islandboy4147 Loc: Savannah, GA

Thanks you Beacher!

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