Birds in Florida.....
Nov 10, 2018 11:29:48 #
I will be in Florida in a couple of weeks looking for birds to photograph. I will be in and around the Ft. Myers area. Can anyone suggest good places to shoot.
Thanks
Bill
Thanks
Bill
Nov 10, 2018 11:34:37 #
Corkscrew NE of Naples, and a nice loop drive just north of Canaveral.
Nov 10, 2018 11:49:38 #
That loop is called Black Point Drive . Driving on dikes . Get to Titusville and across the intra-costal bridge (drive that bridge 30MPH !!!)..you get to Parish Park ...drive straight thru untill you get to sharp road curve to right (East). But you need to go straight instead - be carefull there . It is 55MPH and it is a back entrance to NASA= people drive it fast.
Good luck Miro
Good luck Miro
Nov 10, 2018 12:10:32 #
Nov 10, 2018 12:20:14 #
When you drive from Ft Myers to Cape Coral there is a really good nature walk just across the bridge. It’s one of the best places in Florida.
Nov 10, 2018 12:30:47 #
CPR wrote:
The Great Florida Birding Trail has locations all over the state.
http://floridabirdingtrail.com/
http://floridabirdingtrail.com/
Thank you for the link - I will be visiting my son in Tampa next year and this will come in handy...
Nov 10, 2018 13:59:47 #
Thanks for the suggestions......my camera will be tired when i get back for sure...
Bill
Bill
Nov 11, 2018 06:12:24 #
The best place for bird photography in the Fort Myers area is Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island.
Little Estero Lagoon on Fort Myers Beach usually has bird activity. Venice Rookery is about a one hour drive and is good for birds in flight. Cape Coral is famous for burrowing owls - definitely worth the trip if you haven't photographed them previously.
The best places to find burrowing owl nests are near the library and the Pelican Baseball Complex.
Little Estero Lagoon on Fort Myers Beach usually has bird activity. Venice Rookery is about a one hour drive and is good for birds in flight. Cape Coral is famous for burrowing owls - definitely worth the trip if you haven't photographed them previously.
The best places to find burrowing owl nests are near the library and the Pelican Baseball Complex.
Nov 11, 2018 06:44:02 #
Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is closest and has many birds, Corkscrew sanctuary is another popular spot not far from Ft Meyers and is also excellent for birding. The time of the year is most important though!
Nov 11, 2018 07:28:20 #
larryim
Loc: Ohio
Cape Coral Library is an easy, quick way to see burrowing owls although they can be seen in other places in Cape Coral.
Nov 11, 2018 07:31:10 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Bill Koepsel wrote:
I will be in Florida in a couple of weeks looking for birds to photograph. I will be in and around the Ft. Myers area. Can anyone suggest good places to shoot.
Thanks
Bill
Thanks
Bill
Ding Darling. https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn_ding_darling/
Nov 11, 2018 07:50:45 #
Nov 11, 2018 08:34:05 #
You will be a long way from the Merritt Island NWR. A drive to the Corkscrew Sanctuary is not very far and well worth it.
A few posts:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-445752-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-445941-1.html
A few posts:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-445752-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-445941-1.html
Nov 11, 2018 08:34:29 #
ekfelton
Loc: Michigan
The Circle B Bar between Lakeland and Winter Haven is a marvelous spot for wildlife photography, and it’s free. Everything from Egrets, Painted Buntings to Lipmkins and alligators can be seen there. Barred owls nes there as well as Red Sholdered Hawks, Snail Kites... the list goes on.
Nov 11, 2018 09:31:50 #
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