Clearwater FL Ohoto Opportunities
Nov 9, 2021 11:59:05 #
nimbushopper wrote:
You've got some outstanding photos there!
Thanks, I live in a beautiful place.
Nov 9, 2021 13:30:08 #
jjenk wrote:
I'm spending two weeks in the Clearwater-St Pete area in January 2022. What are some "Must See" photo opportunities in about 1.5 hour radius? Thank you!
http://www.weedonislandpreserve.org/
in St. Pete. I got some good shots of spoonbills,
Nov 9, 2021 14:15:30 #
I’ll second Ft. DeSoto Park. I’ve gotten some great shots at the Venice Rookery but I think January is too early. The places I would add for wildlife are the Celery Fields in Sarasota and Myakka River State Park. Both will benefit from getting out and walking but it’s not totally necessary.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge from North fishing pier
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Venice Rookery
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Ollie’s Pond, Port Charlotte
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Celery Fields, Sarasota
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Celery Fields, Sarasota
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Myakka River State Park
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Nov 9, 2021 14:46:53 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
I’ll second Ft. DeSoto Park. I’ve gotten some great shots at the Venice Rookery but I think January is too early. The places I would add for wildlife are the Celery Fields in Sarasota and Myakka River State Park. Both will benefit from getting out and walking but it’s not totally necessary.
Great photos!
Nov 9, 2021 14:51:28 #
Nov 9, 2021 15:06:22 #
I live in the area and I agree with all of the above. I would also add Neal Preserve in Bradenton for Painted Buntings, if you don’t see them at Circle B.
Nov 9, 2021 15:28:07 #
Judy795 wrote:
I live in the area and I agree with all of the above. I would also add Neal Preserve in Bradenton for Painted Buntings, if you don’t see them at Circle B.
Also Felts for buntings right off of 19 in Bradenton
Nov 9, 2021 15:44:23 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
I’ll second Ft. DeSoto Park. I’ve gotten some great shots at the Venice Rookery but I think January is too early. The places I would add for wildlife are the Celery Fields in Sarasota and Myakka River State Park. Both will benefit from getting out and walking but it’s not totally necessary.
Shots that are nothing short of magnificent
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Nov 9, 2021 15:49:58 #
Nov 9, 2021 15:53:25 #
LEWHITE7747 wrote:
There are many things to photograph. The sunrise at the Safety Harbor Pier or the Skyway. If you like birds you can go to North Beach of Fort DeSoto and see the dancing reddish egrets or the Tampa rookery and see the beautiful mating colors of the Tricolors. (see a few examples)
Pure photographic magnificence
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Nov 9, 2021 16:14:57 #
jjenk wrote:
I'm spending two weeks in the Clearwater-St Pete area in January 2022. What are some "Must See" photo opportunities in about 1.5 hour radius? Thank you!
I live in Tampa, across the bay. I would second all of the spots already mentioned. There are lots of local parks as well. Two others would include Weeden Island Preserve (almost in St. Pete.) and the Botanical Gardens in Largo.
Nov 9, 2021 21:33:31 #
jjenk wrote:
I'm spending two weeks in the Clearwater-St Pete area in January 2022. What are some "Must See" photo opportunities in about 1.5 hour radius? Thank you!
Myakka River State park is a must see. The only place I see Limpkins. Lots of big gators and wild pigs. Also Roseate Spoonbills, Ibis, Plovers and Black Necked Stilts. You can see Manatees on the east side of Tampa Bay at the powerplant.
Nov 10, 2021 05:44:02 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Myakka River State park is a must see. The only place I see Limpkins. Lots of big gators and wild pigs. Also Roseate Spoonbills, Ibis, Plovers and Black Necked Stilts. You can see Manatees on the east side of Tampa Bay at the powerplant.
I use to kayak Mayakka when younger. Tons of alligators. They have a boat tour which will have a lot of birds to photo. Trails and raised board walks. It is a hours drive from St. Pete between Sarasota and Venice.
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