Orlando Gator Land Rookery question
Feb 1, 2020 15:32:07 #
Does anyone have experience photographing birds at this attraction. I know they have a rookery and they offer photographer passes with extended hours. I have been to the St Augustine Alligator Farm and wondered how Gator Land compares for photography. It would certainly be a lot closer for me.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Feb 1, 2020 15:50:18 #
Feb 1, 2020 16:03:25 #
Fotoserj wrote:
One word of advice, GO GO GO, well that three word
Sounds like it must be pretty good. I know St. Augustine was great but this is so much closer!
Feb 1, 2020 16:32:21 #
Has a different variety of birds. Some closer and some not so. well worth the trip
Feb 1, 2020 17:13:24 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Does anyone have experience photographing birds at this attraction. I know they have a rookery and they offer photographer passes with extended hours. I have been to the St Augustine Alligator Farm and wondered how Gator Land compares for photography. It would certainly be a lot closer for me.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Any insight would be appreciated.
The bird opportunities at Gatorland are many and varied. BUT, I have never seen Spoonbills there. There are Flamingos tho and once in a while an Osprey drops out of the sky ! There is also opportunity for the two captive Bobcats they have there as well as Parrots, McKaws and Cocatoos. Military veterans get FREE admission - more places should follow their example ! 8-)
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Feb 1, 2020 18:48:05 #
Been there it's a great spot lots of wildlife I used my 70-300 and was happy sort of a close in environment
Feb 1, 2020 19:53:53 #
jwm1944 wrote:
Has a different variety of birds. Some closer and some not so. well worth the trip
Thank you! It is certainly closer for me so I need to check it out. It sounds promising.
Feb 1, 2020 19:57:43 #
imagemeister wrote:
The bird opportunities at Gatorland are many and varied. BUT, I have never seen Spoonbills there. There are Flamingos tho and once in a while an Osprey drops out of the sky ! There is also opportunity for the two captive Bobcats they have there as well as Parrots, McKaws and Cocatoos. Military veterans get FREE admission - more places should follow their example ! 8-)
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Thanks for a lot of good info. Sounds like I definitely need to give it a try. I see Spoonbills at Merritt Island but the Flamingos sound interesting. Is the rookery active during the normal season.
Feb 1, 2020 19:59:55 #
asaya wrote:
Been there it's a great spot lots of wildlife I used my 70-300 and was happy sort of a close in environment
Thank you. Right now I’m most interested in a rookery for this season. It sounds like they have a lot of good opportunities.
Feb 2, 2020 05:51:06 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
Awesome, place, and if you call, they allow photographers in early, I go there many times and always have success
Feb 2, 2020 06:16:38 #
Feb 2, 2020 06:57:38 #
Get out to their Cypress Lake airboat rides at sunset, Eagles and absolutely gorgeous
Feb 2, 2020 06:57:44 #
Get out to their Cypress Lake airboat rides at sunset, Eagles and absolutely gorgeous
Feb 2, 2020 07:34:35 #
manattee scrubber
Loc: Inverness, FL
Cwilson341 wrote:
Does anyone have experience photographing birds at this attraction. I know they have a rookery and they offer photographer passes with extended hours. I have been to the St Augustine Alligator Farm and wondered how Gator Land compares for photography. It would certainly be a lot closer for me.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Unlike the Alligator Farm, Gatorland is predominantly a morning shoot. In the past entrance has been at the south end of the park at 7:30 AM for photographers only, park is not opened till 10 AM , and you are locked in till the park opens. Otherwise, GREAT Shoot, enjoy
Feb 2, 2020 07:58:51 #
I have not photographed either place in a while, but liked Gatorland better especially with the early opening
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