Best spots to photograph birds in Florida
Jan 21, 2022 06:51:25 #
Xeriod
Loc: Bethlehem, PA
I am going to Florida 2/7- 2/20. I have been there several years ago. I will spend a couple days in Orlando area. Apopka wildlife drive not open on those days. Then go to Merritt Island for a couple of days. Will try Black Point Wildlife drive. Then a couple days near Delray Beach and go to Watchehatchee WMA and Green Cay. The several days in Fott Lauderdale area. Drive over to Naples for a couple of days and go to Corkscrew Swamp. Are the places I’m looking at still good? What might be better or what others should I look at? Also would like to find a good place to photograph shore birds. This site has always been helpful.
Jan 21, 2022 06:57:10 #
Where will you be staying. If you are going to be in So. Florida, get a copy of Amenities along Tamiami Trail. www.evergladesROGG.org
Also, look at the Florida birding trails.
Lots of Bird places this time of year.
Also, look at the Florida birding trails.
Lots of Bird places this time of year.
Jan 21, 2022 07:16:33 #
Jan 21, 2022 09:05:45 #
Geofw
Loc: Thornton Cleveleys UK
Xeriod wrote:
I am going to Florida 2/7- 2/20. I have been there... (show quote)
My favourite is Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland.
https://polknature.com/explore/circle-b-bar-reserve
Geofw
Jan 21, 2022 09:37:56 #
Xeriod wrote:
I am going to Florida 2/7- 2/20. I have been there... (show quote)
Wherever you go you will be disappointed as compared to several years ago ......you will see SOME birds - just keep your expectations low.
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Jan 21, 2022 10:28:31 #
Jan 21, 2022 11:32:27 #
nokk
Loc: usa
had a bear run out in front of the car once in ocala national forest.
haven't been to rock sprints run state reserve yet, but i've heard there's a lot there. circle b bar is great. and everglades, too.
haven't been to rock sprints run state reserve yet, but i've heard there's a lot there. circle b bar is great. and everglades, too.
Jan 21, 2022 12:25:13 #
Rashid Abdu wrote:
Ding Darling Park, Venice rookery, Cape Coral for burrowing owls and eagles.
Agree about Ding Darling - it's hard to bean Sanibel.
Jan 21, 2022 13:41:46 #
Geofw
Loc: Thornton Cleveleys UK
Xeriod wrote:
I am going to Florida 2/7- 2/20. I have been there... (show quote)
Hi, I forgot to mention that I use this site for my birding trips, the app is very good and easy to use.
https://ebird.org/home
Hope this helps
Geofw
Jan 21, 2022 16:34:26 #
Xeriod
Loc: Bethlehem, PA
GEOFW, Thank you for info and link. I was there a number of years ago with good results. My only problem it is out of my way. It is 1 1/4 hours the wrong way I'm going and then back again. I will need to see if I have the time and is it worth it. Thanks again
Jan 21, 2022 16:37:58 #
Xeriod
Loc: Bethlehem, PA
Thank you Rashid Abdu. I have been to Ding Darling several years ago because it had such a good rep, but that day didn't produce much. Of course you never know. Thanks again for the reply.
Jan 21, 2022 16:38:47 #
Jan 21, 2022 16:40:06 #
Xeriod
Loc: Bethlehem, PA
Thanks Delak. I do plan to stop in the Everglades. Just not sure where. Maybe Shark valley
Jan 22, 2022 05:46:17 #
Jan 22, 2022 06:28:19 #
Xeriod wrote:
I am going to Florida 2/7- 2/20. I have been there... (show quote)
If you're going to the west coast near St. Petersburg, check out Fort DeSoto park. Has a great variety of birds.
http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/pdf/bird-checklist.pdf
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