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Florida
Florida has been called a tropical peninsula attached to a temperate continent. It is the second-largest state east of the Mississippi River, with more than 34 million acres. According to the 2000 census, the population of Florida was nearly 16 million, and this number has undoubtedly been exceeded now. The official Florida bird list, as determined by the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee, stands at 485 species. Of these, most are native species and 11 are established exotics: the Muscovy Duck, Rock Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Budgerigar, Monk Parakeet, White-winged Parakeet, Red-whiskered Bulbul, European Starling, Spot-breasted Oriole, House Finch, and House Sparrow. Of the native species, 4 (i.e., Passenger Pigeon, Carolina Parakeet, Ivory-billed Woodpecker, and Bachman`s Warbler) are extinct or probably extinct. The Whooping Crane is extirpated as a naturally occurring species but a permanent, breeding population is being established to better secure the future for this critically endangered species. Four West Indian strays (La Sagra`s Flycatcher, Bahama Mockingbird, Western Spindalis, and Shiny Cowbird) are found annually or nearly annually in Florida, but their occurrence is unpredictable. According to the American Birding Association, Florida is tied with Alaska as the sixth most diverse state, and is the most diverse state east of the Mississippi River. Florida`s high degree of avian diversity can be explained by several factors: its relatively large size, great diversity of temperate and sub-tropical habitats, proximity to the West Indies, and long history of ornithological exploration. Florida is critically important in spring for Neotropical migrants, which fly several hundred miles non-stop from Central or South America, and often drop down at the first available land sighted. In fall, the shape of the peninsula funnels migrants from throughout eastern North America, from which they migrate south to winter in the West Indies or Tropical America. In addition to supporting the most diverse native avifauna of any eastern state, the diversity of Florida`s exotic avifauna - about 196 species - possibly is unsurpassed in the nation. Several factors account for this: The exotic avifauna of Florida is quite varied, but is concentrated on three families: waterfowl (21 species); parrots (72 species); and finches (28 species). The vast majority of these species, however, are represented by single individuals or small groups seen for only short periods of time. Very few exotic birds in Florida are widespread and common; even four of the established species (Budgerigar, White-winged Parakeet, Red-whiskered Bulbul, and Spot-breasted Oriole) have limited ranges in certain suburban regions. Several other exotics, currently not considered established in the state, are breeding and expanding their ranges, but populations of most remain small, usually in the dozens of pairs. Two exceptions are the Black-hooded Parakeet and Common Myna, populations of which probably each exceed 1000 individuals and occur widely; these two species may be considered established in the future. The status of the Yellow-chevroned Parakeet, recently split along with the White-winged Parakeet from the former Canary-winged Parakeet, is uncertain, but its population size is probably too small to be considered for establishment in the near future. A few other exotics (e.g., Ring-necked Parakeet, Red-crowned Parrot, and Hill Myna) have been breeding for decades but their populations are small and not increasing in range. Florida is naturally divided into three regions: the Panhandle, Peninsula, and the Keys. For those birders searching for Florida specialties - those species mostly or entirely limited in the United States to Florida, there is no need to travel north of the central Peninsula. Although the Panhandle and northern Peninsula offer excellent birding opportunities, the species found in those regions also occur in much of eastern North America. Those who want to see Roseate Spoonbills, Snail Kites, Mangrove Cuckoos, Florida Scrub-Jays, Black-whiskered Vireos, and the established exotics should spend their time south of the Orlando area, and should plan on a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park. Seven to 10 days in southern Florida (including two or three days at the Tortugas) between 20 April and 10 May should be sufficient to allow virtually all the Florida specialties to be found. This 20-day period also corresponds with the height of spring migration of land birds. |
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Bill Pranty
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billpranty@hotmail.com
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Most are native species and 11 are established exotics
The 547 [2003] claimed species. The 485 verifiable species [2002] can be broken down as follows:
Permanent residents (including the exotics): 131
Summer residents: 27
Migrants: 49
Winter residents: 138
Casual (less than 1 per year): 114
Non-breeding pelagics: 17
Regular West Indian strays: 4
Extinct (or at least extirpated from Florida): 4
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Florida Scrub-Jay Aphelocoma coerulescens
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A Birder's Guide to Florida
W Pranty Series: ABA/LANE BIRDFINDING GUIDES 418 pages, b/w photos, figs, 80 maps. American Birding Association 2005ISBN: 1878788248
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At Water's Edge : The Birds of Florida
Roger Bansemer, Bill Renc Hardcover - 128 pages (March 1993) Taylor Publishing Co. (TX)ISBN: 0878338217
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Bird Songs of Florida
Audio CD by Geoffrey A Keller Series: MACAULAY LIBRARY OF NATURAL SOUNDS Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology 1997ISBN: 0938027395
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Birding Florida
Brian Rapoza Falcon Guide Birding [Globe Pequot Press] 2007ISBN: 0762739142
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Birding in Florida - DVD
by Dave Gosney, Birdguides 2006ISBN: 166461A
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Birds of Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Counties, Florida
by Robert Duncan & Lucy Duncan, ABA 2000ISBN: 123730
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Common Coastal Birds of Florida and the Caribbean
by David W Nellis, Pineapple Press 2001ISBN: 1561641960
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Florida's Birds : A Handbook and Reference
Herbert W. II Kale, David S. Maehr, Karl Karalus (Illustrator); herbe Kale Paperback - 288 pages (January 1990) Pineapple Press IncISBN: 091092368X
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Guide to the Great Florida Birding Trail
Susan Cerulean & Julie A Brashears, Florida University Press 2002ISBN: 0813025613
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National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Florida
Mel Baughman, National Geographic 2005ISBN: 0792293495
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Photographic Guide to the Birds of Southern Florida
by Mike Flieg & Allan Sander, New Holland 2001ISBN: 1859746543
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State Bird
Northern Mockingbird Turdus polyglottus
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Alachua Audubon Society
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/aud/Designed with birders in mind, the web site of this North Florida organization features detailed descriptions of the area`s best birding sites, driving directions to likely spots for local specialties such as Mississippi Kite and Brown-headed Nuthatch, a checklist of all 315 species recorded in the county since 1886, and a history of ornithology and birding in the area. A calendar of birding - what to expect during each month of the year - is supplemented by tables showing results of bird counts in winter, spring, and fall. Those with wider interests will find lists of the county`s mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and butterflies. Local organizational information includes a schedule of field trips; non-members are always welcome.
Apalachee Audubon Society
http://www.apalachee.org/The 272 species on the checklist of the St Marks Wildlife Refuge serve as an illustration of the abundant birdlife in this region. On this page we hope to bring you some more information concerning the typical birds that live in the Big Bend. For now just some illustrative pictures.
Audubon Society of the Everglades
http://www.auduboneverglades.org/Audubon Society of the Everglades, incorporated in 1966, serves communities from Jupiter and Tequesta south to Boynton Beach. Our purpose is to promote the conservation of wildlife and the natural environment and to advance human understanding of our place in the total ecological system. We offer a variety of events in which everyone may participate. Field trips are helpful to children and adults interested in birds. Monthly meetings, on the first Tuesday of each month, always have an informative program. An active conservation group keeps constant vigil on the continuous assault on our natural resources and intervenes when necessary to protect the environment.
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens - Key West
http://www.audubonhouse.com/The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens offer a relaxing, educational environment for families and visitors of all ages. Slated for demolition in 1958, the house was saved by the Mitchell Wolfson Family Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit educational institution. This was the first restoration project in Key West, and is still considered the gem of the island`s restoration movement. A visit to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is an exploration into local history and folklore, while the gardens offer a lush one-acre view of tropical foliage. You will enjoy viewing the works of John James Audubon, world renown ornithologist. There are 28 first edition Audubon works in the house...
Audubon of Florida
http://fl.audubon.org/who_chapterList.htmlFor more than 100 years, Audubon chapters have brought people together to enjoy a common interest in birds, wildlife, and natural history. Working in local communities around the state, chapters deliver environmental education, conservation and nature appreciation through field trips, monthly meetings, and community events. Audubon of Florida works in concert with 44 local chapters. Through this effort, Audubon can effectively reach the grassroots of Florida to support national, state and local conservation initiatives, enhance environmental education, and develop citizen advocates...
Audubon of Martin County
http://audubonmartincounty.org/Membership in our local chapter includes membership in Audubon of Florida and National Audubon plus a subscription to the award winning magazine- Audubon...
Audubon of Southwest Florida
http://www.audubonswfl.org/The mission of Audubon of Southwest Florida is to protect plants, animals, and their habitats and to promote environmental education and a greater community involvement with the natural world...
Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey
http://www.adoptabird.org/Birds of prey, also known as raptors, include hawks, owls, falcons, kites and eagles. Raptors, who capture their prey with powerful feet and beaks, are poised at the top of the food chain. Problems with raptor populations can indicate serious environmental damage that can affect our lives in countless ways. Each year, Audubon's Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland, Florida receives over 600 injured or orphaned raptors. Nearly 85% of all injuries to the birds admitted are related to human interaction, including gunshot wounds, collisions with cars and powerlines, poisonings and loss of habitat.
Bay County Audubon Society
http://www.baycountyaudubonsociety.homestead.com/Projects.htmlAmong the goals of the Bay County Audubon Society is to increase the awareness and appreciation of wildlife and the natural habitat upon which it depends...
Broward County Audubon Society
http://www.browardaudubon.org/BCAS (Fort Lauderdale) fosters conservation through activism, education, and recreational activities. We host Buteos on the Beach - A Tribute to Migrating Hawks, a birding and wildlife festival, and usually three eco-tourism related events annually. These are our main fundraisers. Through these events, our monthly newsletter The Warbler, and our monthly meetings, our chapter continues its quest to teach about and preserve that which is unique to Florida, particularly our own special area of the state.
Choctawhatchee Audubon Society
http://www.choctawhatcheeaudubon.org/The Choctawhatchee Audubon Society is a chapter of the National Audubon Society and is a Non-Profit, Volunteer Organization Serving Okaloosa and Walton Counties since 1976....
Citrus County Audubon Society
Citrus Audubon Society is a Florida chapter of the National Audubon Society concerned with and actively involved in the conservation of all our natural resources: wildlife, air, land, water, and vegetation...
Clearwater Audubon
http://www.clearwateraudubon.org/Basic contact & events info...
Collier County Audubon
http://www.collieraudubon.com/Founded in 1961, Collier County Audubon Society is the oldest conservation organization in Collier County...
Ding Darling Wildlife Society
http://dingdarlingsociety.org/The Ding Darling Wildlife Society is a non-profit cooperating association dedicated to preserving the wildlife and habitat in the J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Florida. Although the Refuge is operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, interested citizens formed this local, independent society to assist the Service in their educational efforts and to provide additional services to the ever-growing number of visitors to the refuge.
Duval Audubon Society
http://www.duvalaudubon.org/The Duval Audubon Society serves the communities of Clay, Duval and Nassau counties. The Duval Audubon Society is a nonprofit organization of 1300 members dedicated to the enjoyment of birds and other wildlife with a primary focus on preserving a diversity of habitats through education, conservation, environmental leadership and community involvement.
Everglades Restoration Project
http://www.mactec.com/Projects/Everglades.aspxThe Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Project, first authorised by Congress in 1948, is a multi-purpose water resources project. The authorised purposes of the project include: flood control, regional water supply for agricultural and urban areas, prevention of salt water intrusion, water supply to Everglades National Park, preservation of fish and wildlife, recreation, and navigation. In short, this project makes it possible for over five million people to now live and work in the 18,000 square mile area which extends from south of Orlando to Florida Bay. For almost than fifty years, the C&SF Project has performed its authorised functions well. However, the project has also had unintended adverse effects on the unique natural environment which constitutes the Everglades and Florida Bay ecosystems.
Flagler County Audubon
http://www.flaglerlibrary.org/audubon/audubon2.htmFlagler Audubon Society is committed to educating people to conserve fragile ecosystems so that birds, wildlife and natural resources may be preserved for generations to come. This encompasses support for responsible commercial growth... PO Box 350695, Palm Coast, FL 32135-0695
Florida Ornithological Society
http://www.fosbirds.org/Advancing Ornithology in Florida. Supporting Research and Education about Birds. Uniting Amateurs and Professionals in the Study of Wild Birds...
Florida Keys Raptor Migration Project
http://tiny.cc/Migration642Each fall, spectacular flights of migratory raptors may be seen in the Florida Keys as 14 species of raptors travel from breeding areas as diverse as Alaska and Greenland to their wintering areas far to the south. Included in this stream of birds may be more Peregrine Falcons than can be seen at any other location in North America. From the middle of September until early November, as many as 26,000 raptors can be seen passing through the Keys. This fall, come visit our research site in the Keys and see this awesome migration for yourself.
Florida Keys Audubon Society
PO Box 1573, Key West, FL 33041 - Mark Hedden, President
Four Rivers Audubon Society
http://four-rivers.blogspot.com/Four Rivers Audubon Society is an affiliate of the National Audubon Society. OUR MISSION is to connect people with Nature. Our goal is to create stewards and a voice of conservation for the future of birds and our natural world...
Francis M. Weston Audubon Society
http://www.fmwaudubon.org/We are all unpaid volunteers, supported by membership dues and charitable contributions. Our purpose is to promote the understanding and preservation of wildlife and the environment that supports it. Our goals are preserving, protecting, and restoring wildlife habitat. Our main activities are advocacy, education, and volunteer projects. Descriptions of some of our projects are detailed below.
Halifax River Audubon Society
http://www.halifaxriveras.org/Serving the communities of greater Daytona Beach area of Florida. Chapter activities and a hotline for injured birds.
Hendry Glades Audubon Society
http://www.orgsites.com/fl/hgaudubon/Schedules of meetings etc...
Hernando County Audubon Society
http://www.hernandoaudubon.org/Meeting times, activities etc...
Highlands County Audubon Society
http://www.highlandsaudubon.org/Welcome to the website for the Highlands Co. Audubon Society, a chapter of the National Audubon Society. Within the website you will find find the latest happenings, upcoming trips and events, as well as photos from Audubon members and, from time to time, some of the hottest birding spots in Highlands Co...
Kissimmee Valley Audubon Society
http://www.kissimmeeaudubon.org/Kissimmee, Florida is best known as the home of Disney World and other attractions, but few people ever see the wild and scenic areas that surround it. The Kissimmee Valley is home to some of America`s most rare and spectacular birds; Whooping Cranes, Caracara, Wood Storks, and the highest concentration of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states.
Lake Region Audubon Society
http://www.lakeregion.net/Welcome to the home page for Lake Region Audubon Society. Our area includes Bartow, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Auburndale, and nearby areas. The 42-acre Street Audubon/Nature Center, open daily dawn to dusk, is located at 115 Lameraux Road in Winter Haven near Cypress Gardens.
Manatee County Audubon Society
http://www.manateeaudubon.orgBirding Hotspots in Sarasota and Manatee Counties - A 50 page booklet is available for $4.50 post paid. Make checks payable to Manatee County Audubon Society and send to: Connie Hodsdon, 1802 67th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34209
Marion County Audubon Society
http://www.marioncountyaudubon.com/Let it be known that we advocate personal responsibility to protect and restore natural habitat; that we Exist as a clearing house for environmental information; Administer nature based education and recreational programs; and Defend our wildlife...
Martin County Audubon
http://audubonmartincounty.org/We are a chapter of the National Audubon Society and affiliated with Audubon of Florida. Our mission is to: Heighten awareness about birds and the fragile beauty of the natural environment. Protect birds and their habitat for the pleasure and enjoyment of ourselves and future generations...
Nature Conservance in Florida
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/florida/Linked to the national site, but with its own format and content, this gives a list of all preserves with useful information on each, etc. The Florida Chapter of The Nature Conservancy focuses entirely on the ecological needs of Florida and protecting the state`s exceptional lands, waters, plants and animals...
Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society
http://www.oklawaha-audubon.org/Serving Lake County Florida including Mt. Dora, Leesburg, Eustis and Lady Lake FL The Chapter promotes increased awareness and knowledge of birding and natural resource conservation through a variety of programs and services. Outreach is made to all persons. The Chapter is a member of the National Audubon Society and Florida Audubon Society and fully supports the aims and purposes of these organisations.
Orange Audubon Society
http://www.orangeaudubonfl.org/Serving the communities of Orange County, portions of Seminole County, portions of Lake County, and portions of Osceola County. The purpose and dedication of Orange Audubon Society (OAS) is to promote public understanding of, and interest in, wildlife and the environment that supports it. OAS` education programs foster the recognition of the intangible values in the remaining natural beauty of Florida and the World, and the responsibility for the conservation of the Earth`s remaining natural resources.
Peace River Audubon Society
http://www.peaceriveraudubon.org/Serving the Peace River Basin and Charlotte Harbour. Peace River Audubon Society operates and maintains Audubon-Pennington Nature Park, an eight-acre passive nature park in Port Charlotte and is an active participant and founding corporate member of Charlotte Harbour Environmental Centre (C.H.E.C.);a not-for-profit corporation with board members from Charlotte County government, Charlotte County School District, the City of Punta Gorda and the Peace River Audubon Society. C.H.E.C. operates four large nature centres within Charlotte County, providing environmental education for all ages, recreation and an evolving estuarine research program.
Pelican Island Audubon Society
http://www.pelicanislandaudubon.org/Mail: P.O. Box 1833, Vero Beach, FL 32961-1833, Office: 200 9th Street SE (Oslo Road) - Phone: 772-567-3520 - Office hours: M-F 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ridge Audubon Society
http://www.ridgeaudubon.org/The Ridge Audubon Society`s Babson Park Centre, located just south of Lake Wales on the Scenic Highway (SR17/US27A); is a gateway to America`s most diverse eco-system. The Lake Wales Ridge offers the highest concentration of rare and endangered species in North America.
Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society
http://www.sancapaudubon.org/The purpose and objectives of this Society shall be to engage in such educational, investigative, literary, historical and charitable pursuits as may be part of the stated purpose of the National and Florida Audubon Societies, of which this Society shall function as a branch (National) and a chapter (Florida).
Sarasota Audubon Society
http://www.sarasotaaudubon.org/The Sarasota Audubon Society is a Florida chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving the communities of Sarasota County. Sarasota Audubon publishes BIRDING HOTSPOTS in SARASOTA and MANATEE COUNTIES. This guide includes the following checklist of area birds and provides complete descriptions of, and directions to, good local birding spots.
Seminole Audubon Society
http://www.seminoleaudubon.org/The Mission of the Seminole Audubon Society is to promote awareness and protection of the plants and animals in the St Johns River basin in order to sustain the beneficial coexistence of nature and humans.
South Florida Wading Bird Report
http://www.sfwmd.gov/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/PG_GRP_SFWMD_WATERSHED/PORTLET%20-%20EVERGLADES%20FLORIDA%20BAY/TAB1832037/WADINGBIRDREPORT04.PDFThe Florida Wading Bird Group (FWBG) is a volunteer organization composed of scientists and birders interested in monitoring the health of wading bird populations and their wetland habitats...
Southeast Volusia Audubon Society
http://www.sevolusiaaudubon.org/P.O. Box 46, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170; Sevas@cfl.rr.com - Dedicated to the protection of birds, other animals, and their habitats through education and activism...
Space Coast Audubon Society
http://www.SpaceCoastAudubon.org/Welcome to Space Coast Audubon Society...
St. Johns County Audubon
http://www.stjohnsaudubon.org/Located in north-east Florida in St. Augustine, this country's oldest city, St. Johns County Audubon offers members and visitors spectacular natural habitat: seashores and beaches, salt and fresh water marshes, meadows, rivers and forests. Our county Bird List contains over 250 species including eagles, ospreys, black-necked stilts, painted buntings, swallow-tailed kites, herons, egrets, hawks, owls, pelicans, and many more...
St. Lucie Audubon Society
http://stlucieaudubon.org/St. Lucie Audubon Society was established by local citizens who enjoyed the diverse population of resident and migratory birds found in St. Lucie County. In 1954 it was established as a local chapter of the National Audubon Society and the Florida Audubon Society. St. Lucie Audubon Society is the oldest conservation group in the area...
St. Petersburg Audubon Society
http://stpeteaudubon.org/joomla/index.phpThe mission of St. Petersburg Audubon Society is to promote and provide environmental education and, through responsible activism, protect, restore and preserve natural ecosystems for both people and wildlife...
Tampa Audubon Society
http://www.tampaaudubon.org/Rather a hard hitting newsletter in this very nicely presented site; the Tampa chapter of the National Audubon Society.
Tropical Audubon Society
http://tropicalaudubon.org/Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) is a group of dedicated citizens who care about the quality of South Florida`s environment. Established in 1947, we are a chapter of National Audubon Society and Florida Audubon Society. Our headquarters, the Doc Thomas House, is a Dade County Historic site on three sub-tropical acres of native habitat in South Miami.
Venice Area Audubon Society
http://www.veniceaudubon.org/Serving the communities of South Sarasota County, including Venice, Englewood, North Port, Osprey, and Nokomis. NB. Out-of-town birders and photographers planning visits to the heron rookery, located near the South Sarasota County Administration Building in Venice, will find the popular nesting spot under a new name: Venice Area Audubon Rookery. Parking is now restricted to an area on the opposite side of the access road. Check the signs, and avoid a parking ticket...
West Pasco Audubon Society
http://www.westpascoaudubon.com/Serving the communities of Pasco County, Florida north of Tampa/St. Pete.
West Volusia Audubon Society
http://volusia.org/birding/wvaudubon.htmThe West Volusia Audubon Society, Inc. is a tax-exempt, non-profit corporation established in 1961. It is a chapter of the Florida Audubon Society and the National Audubon Society.
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Old Myakka Bird Observatory
The Old Myakka Bird Observatory (OMBO) is an independent banding and wildlife monitoring station established in April, 2002 in Sarasota County, Florida...
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Crowley Museum and Nature Center
http://www.cmncfl.org/Crowley Museum and Nature Center is located on 190 acres of native rangeland adjacent to the Myakka River. The Center is a wildlife sanctuary and education center where visitors can observe and learn about the fauna and flora of natural Florida. A pioneer history center is also located in this natural setting that allows visitors to see how people lived in early Florida.
Florida Museum of Natural History - Ornithology Collection
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/birds/The bird skin collection contains approximately 17,000 specimens representing at least 1,818 species. These are mostly study skins, but in recent years we have prepared a large proportion of new specimens as flat skins or spread wings with associated skeletons...
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Canveral National Seashore
http://www.nbbd.com/godo/cns/Canaveral National Seashore offers programs led by Park Rangers. Call or write the Information Centre or Park Headquarters for a schedule or to make arrangements for a program for your organisation.
Corkscrew Swamp
http://www.audubon.org/local/sanctuary/corkscrew/Corkscrew Swamp contains the world`s largest remaining old-growth Bald Cypress forest. A two-mile Boardwalk Trail winds through a primeval cathedral of towering 500 year old trees where a visitor can see the sights and landscapes of a Florida from long ago. Our self-guided boardwalk tour always provides quiet solace and inspiration for nature lovers, a haven for birders and photographers, and a place for everyone to share in the wonders of the natural world. The sanctuary has been untouched by humans and National Audubon Society strives to maintain its pristine condition. Therefore you won`t find us feeding captive animals or offering trained animal shows. But if you are thrilled by sight of a wild alligator, the chatter of birds and the sight of tropical flowers in bloom, then Corkscrew Swamp is for you.
Dry Tortugas National Park
http://gorp.com/gorp/resource/US_National_Park/fl_dry_t.HTMThe islands are famous for their birds and were designated a sanctuary to protect them. Some of the birds you`re likely to see include pelicans; sooty terns, which nest on the islands between May and September; and many tropical species...
Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/bird_watching/emeralda_marsh.aspxThe crown jewel of bird watching in Lake County is also one of the most prized conservation areas in all of Central Florida...
Everglades National Park
http://www.everglades.national-park.com/Welcome to the Everglades National Park Page. This site is dedicated to providing information on Everglades National Park. It is our intent to provide information that will be timely and of assistance in planning a trip, vacation or obtaining data about this park.
Florida Keys Bird Sanctuary
http://www.flkinfo.com/wildbird.htmThe Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center began quite by accident in 1984, when a veterinarian asked a woodcarver to help with some injured birds. True to its Florida Keys heritage, the Center outgrew its home in Islamorada and moved to Tavernier where it continues to grow. Its primary purpose is to provide emergency and recuperative care for injured birds, but it is slowly evolving into a significant collection and distribution point for information about our environment.
Florida National Wildlife Refuges - Marine Sanctuaries
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_nwr/fl.htmA clickable list...
Florida's Big Bend Wildlife Refuges
http://www.gorp.com/gorp/resource/us_nwr/fl_bend.htmExcept for Alaska, Florida has the longest coastline of any state-more than 8400 miles, including islands, inlets and estuaries. While there's much wildlife all along the state's intricate shores, the sparsely populated Big Bend region stands out as a prime destination for experiencing the state's subtropical flora and fauna.
Florida's State Parks
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/Geographically, Florida is a large state with up to 150 park areas that can provide you with quality recreational experiences. Swimming, camping, hiking, fishing, or simply reflecting on Florida's natural and cultural resources are but a few of the great opportunities available in Florida State Parks.
Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center
http://www.pbcgov.com/waterutilities/waterfacts/green_cay.htmThe Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center are located at 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, which is in suburban Boynton Beach on the east side of Hagen Ranch Road, between Boynton Beach Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue...
Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/homosassasprings/default.cfmHomosassa Springs State Wildlife Park boasts a grand variety of waterfowl including brown pelicans, mallard ducks, wood ducks, ruddy ducks and fulvous whistling tree ducks. These birds are common on waterways throughout the southeast. Wild wood ducks and mallards can also be viewed from the Long River bridge. The park has many birds in its care, most of which have permanent wing injuries.
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
http://www.stetson.edu/~pmay/woodruff/I have been visiting Lake Woodruff NWR regularly since 1988, and the information on this website is my subjective take on wildlife viewing and photography opportunites there, based solely on my experiences...
Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_nwr/fl_loxah.htmWhere the Everglades begin.. Located within the northernmost part of the legendary Florida Everglades, Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR is the only surviving remnant of the northern Everglades. The 146,000-acre refuge consists mostly of the sawgrass marsh that is so characteristic of the Everglades environment and is one of the few places where lucky observers might see the endangered snail kite searching for food...
Merrit Island National Wildlife Refuge
http://www.nbbd.com/godo/minwr/Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) is located on the John F. Kennedy Space Centre, east of Titusville, Florida. Established on August 28, 1963, the Refuge, managed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, provides a buffer zone for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in their quest for space exploration. Approximately one half of the Refuge`s 140,000 acres consists of brackish estuaries and marshes. The remaining lands consist of coastal dunes, scrub oaks, pine forests and flatwoods, and palm and oak hammocks.
Orlando Wetlands Park
http://www.theotherorlando.com/contents/chapters/16/orlwetlands.htmlTucked away on the far eastern fringes of Orlando is an ingenious combination of the practical and the aesthetic. To the untrained eye, the “Iron Bridge Easterly Wetlands” that comprise this park look like a preserved sliver of the “real” Florida. It is, in fact, part of the City of Orlando’s wastewater treatment system...
St Marks National Wildlife Refuge
http://www.wakullacounty.com/wakulla-9.htmThe St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge has a well-deserved reputation for excellent birding. It is worth a visit at all seasons, but be aware that all sorts of biting insects may attack you anytime from March to November...
St Marks National Wildlife Refuge
http://www.fws.gov/saintmarks/This unique refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. It encompasses 68,000 acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties along the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida. The refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven north Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and animal life...
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary
http://www.seabirdsanctuary.com/The Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary, Inc. is located in the town of Indian Shores in Pinellas County. It is unique among the Florida attractions and well worth the trip to visit. The Sanctuary is the largest NON PROFIT wild bird hospital in the United States that is dedicated to the RESCUE, REPAIR, RECUPERATION, and RELEASE of sick and injured wild birds. It is staffed by a group of experienced professionals assisted by many volunteers. Like a human hospital, it is equipped with emergency facilities, a surgical centre, recovery areas, and indoor and outdoor recuperation areas.
Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area
http://www.cfbw.com/toso.shtmlSome of the best birding is along Power Line Road. This unpaved road runs east and west by pine flatwoods, becomes a berm through marsh and eventually ends at the St Johns river. It is not unusual for us to identify over thirty different species of birds from Eastern Bluebird, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Pileated Woodpecker and Eastern Phoebe to raptors such as Bald Eagle, Osprey and American Kestrel and various wading birds and other water fowl...
Wakodahatchee Wetlands
http://www.pbcgov.com/waterutilities/wakodahatcheeThe name, Wakodahatchee, has an interesting history. It is derived from the Seminole Indian Language and translates as "created waters." The created waters at Wakodahatchee Wetlands are an example of people giving something back to nature. Fifty acres of unused utilities land have been transformed into a wetlands ecosystem....
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Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you can’t find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page… give them a try!
2000 [April] - Alastair Rae and Ann Feltham
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida4/florida.htmlFlorida was magic, and we didn`t even visit Mickey Mouse. We did see the Everglades, brightly coloured American warblers, the Kennedy Space Center and lots more besides. For three-quarters of the time we followed our own itinerary. This enabled us to include non-birdwatching activities...
2000 [January] - Alec Cheney
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida3/jan2000.htmMy wife Irene and I are two over sixties paying our second visit to Florida with primary reason to enjoy the birds again. We did not expect to see as many new species as last April but hoped that we would see some species we missed out on last time. Last year we were based on Sanibel Island Nr Fort Myer`s and because of the excellent birding sites there and on Captiva Island we did not venture onto the mainland more than four times in the whole fortnight...
2000 [May] - Paul Blakeburn – South Florida & Dry Tortugas
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/maybank/USA/FL/FL-05-2000-B.htmWe met our goal of seeing the remaining South Florida and Dry Tortugas specialties, ate well, lodged comfortably (except on the boat trip); and had the extraordinary luck to be in the right place at the right time to see two prized species. All in all, an excellent trip.
2001 [February] - Dave Carroll - Orlando, the Gulf Coast and Everglades
http://www.surfbirds.com/mb/Trip%20Reports/florida.htmlThis is a report on an exciting 161-species winter birding trip to Florida, USA, in February 2001. Sue Bird organised the trip to the sunshine state and navigated us to the birding hotspots. The group of four Doncaster birders was made up of Sue Bird, Roger Bird, Dave Carroll and Helen Womack. Florida has a warm and sunny climate, with rain virtually unknown in February and day length of almost twelve hours at this time...
2001 [March] - Bavarian Birds
http://www.bavarianbirds.net/reise/fl/index.htmlThis time I got a last minute flight from Munich to Miami, unfortunately only for a week. March is not the best season for birdwatching in Florida since some birds arrive much later, nevertheless I saw a lot of interesting birds and missed little. I would have loved to see a Wild Turkey, but had bad luck with this although it shouldn`t be too difficult to find one in some areas.
2001 [March] - Mark & Sandra Dennis
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida6/Florida.htmFor various reasons we found ourselves in need of a short, preferably sunny break with reasonable birding thrown in. We opted for Florida with its guaranteed sunshine and some virtually endemic species...
2001 [May] - Simon Plat & Marc van der Aa
http://www.splatzone.nl/florida/florida1.htmWith an abundance of over 500 species of birds, almost 75 percent of all documented bird species of the US have turned up in the state of Florida. The main bulk of those species are winter visitors which makes winter the best time of year to pay Florida a visit. A small amount of species is summer visitor and most of those are the specialties of Florida...
2002 [June] - Colin Davies - Orlando
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida9/frorida-june2002.htmWhen we decided to go to Florida, I was immediately faced with a number of difficulties. Firstly, it was a family holiday to visit the various theme parks of Disney World and the rest. Very long, tiring days (often involving visits from 9:00am to 9:00pm); with not much hope of many early mornings or evenings birding. No chance at all of a day out on my own. Secondly, because we needed to fit in with school holidays, the only time we could go was end of May / beginning of June if we wanted to avoid the searing heat of summer. Even so, temperatures averaged mid 90`s during our stay, reaching 75 one morning at 6:30am. Not ideal for birds. Thirdly, I had never been outside Europe before, so had a whole new set of birds to learn. Finally, whenever I research a new area abroad, the trip reports I find are always by people who have the flexibility to go at the ideal time, to the hottest birding locations and spend all day every day birding. I never have those luxuries, and usually end up having to find new sites for myself!
2003 [April] - Darren Archer
http://www.surfbirds.com/mb/trips/orlando-0603.htmlThis is not so much a conventional trip report as a birders introduction to Orlando`s Parks. Having read a few reports that combined a family holiday with trips out to birding hotspots I was obviously not going to amass a long list of species but I did hope to connect with one or two of the species that appear on the Scillies...
2003 [January] - Andy Wraithmell
http://www.surfbirds.com/mb/trips/florida-0303.htmlThis was our second trip to Florida. I booked the trip a year in advance through Mercury Travel who are based in Essex. We booked a 3 week fly/drive with Virgin and flew from Gatwick. The total cost including insurance was £640 each. It is a lot cheaper to book last minute (look on teletext) but beware of hidden extras particularly top up car insurance. I decided to book early due to the political situation and as an incentive to save for the trip...
2003 [March] - Marcus & Zoe Ward
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida10/s-flor-03.htmFor a first birding trip to the states and after much deliberation we decided on Florida as an ideal area as it has a great selection of bird life. I have also heard some great tales of birding in Florida and so we were set. We chose to travel the first two weeks of April, as it seemed the optimal time to see birds on migration as well as a few winter stragglers...
2003 [May] Andy Benson
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida11/orlando-may03.htm#In august 2001 and May 2003 our family holidays took us to that ultimate tourist destination, Orlando. Birding was not a high priority in their minds but was uppermost in mine, especially as it was to be my first visits to the other side of the pond. What follows will probably be of more help to a birder in a similar situation to myself, where holiday locations are based more on family requirements rather than species diversity!
2004 [December] - Mary Beth Stowe
http://miriameaglemon.com/Trip%20Reports/Florida%202004/Florida%202004%20Main%20Page.htmBut Twin Lakes was great: driving in I ran into a big flock of Lark Buntings that posed for pictures, and the lake had plenty of ducks: mostly shovelers, but also wigeon, pintail, Ruddies, coots, a few Ringnecks, Canvasbacks, Green-winged Teal, and Common Mergansers, but the real treat was a pair of Snow Geese on the opposite shore! No shorebirds (except for Killdeer on the golf course), but a train scared up a big flock of Sandhill Cranes, which was really neat! A harrier cruised the field, and I managed to pish up a couple of Savannah Sparrows, but unfortunately no longspurs "kettled" over. Tons of blackbirds and starlings were coming in to roost, but the best dickey bird was on the way out: a brilliant male Pyrrhuloxia...
2004 [October] - Gloucester Birder
http://www.birder.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/Florida%202004.htmThis was our second visit to Florida and was in the main a family holiday with birding thrown in. I was more relaxed about it this time as I had seen most of the common species last time and had no need to concentrate on every species. I had prepared well with lots of books and more or less knew what I`d be looking at. I had arranged one full days birding with Tom Rodriguez of Orlando, which turned out to be the best days birding I have ever had. Thanks Tom...
2005 [February] - John Brown
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida13/florida-feb-05.htmFor me and my wife Sharon this was our eighth visit to Florida in winter birding and relaxing, but this year we invited any of our birding friends to join us, and five of them did. Tom Tams and his wife Sandra...
2005 [January] - Mary Beth Stowe
http://miriameaglemon.com/Trip%20Reports/Florida%202004/Florida%202004%20Main%20Page.htm...But the bay was another story: while not stuffed with birds (it looked rather barren at first, actually), when I got the scope out I found several goodies, including lots of Great Blue Herons, Brown Pelicans, probably more Common Loons than I've ever seen in one place (with the possible exception of Bodega Bay), and the real treat: a flock of Hooded Mergansers across the way! There were also some unidentifiable gulls way out there (probably Ringbills), and I couldn't find any shorebirds, but the loons and mergs were worth the stop...
2006 [August] - John Armstrong
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida-16/florida-august-2006.htm...Not a good park for birds. You can leave the binoculars behind. Saw loads of House Sparrows, several Mourning Doves, a couple of Mallards, 5 White Ibis overhead, a Turkey Vulture, Common Grackles, American Crows and 3 hirundines at dusk, which appeared to be juvenile Purple Martins...
2006 [December] - Jan Landsverk
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida-18/Florida-dec-06.htm...Well, close to the hotel there was a free subway going continually to places in southern Miami. We stopped where there were trees in order to watch some birds and it is surprising what you can find if you really look for it: Northern Parula and American Redstart were the most exotic ones...
2006 [March] - Keren Wormwell
http://www.homepages.mcb.net/wormwell/Florida%20Trip%20ReportFeb-Mar%202006.htm...when we were contacted by Trevor, our dear friend and fellow birder, offering us a weeks holiday in the sunshine state of Florida where he lives, we jumped at the chance...
2006 [November] - Kevin & Sue Boyd
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida-15/florida-nov-06.htm...Corkscrew Swamp is wonderful and great if you are a photographer. JR ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a 5 mile drive with plenty of viewing places. We had great views of White Pelican and a Yellow Crowned Night Heron. Tigertail Beach at Marco Island is good for waders, but the best wader watch must be San Carlos Beach. We viewed nearly every wader there that we had seen so far on the trip and found Skimmers on the sand bank and a juvenile Herring Gull on the beach....
2007 [April] - Ray & June Thorneycroft
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida-17/florida-april-07.htmThis wasn’t a birding trip, but a family holiday for my wife and I, having said that, I did try to squeeze some time in...
2008 [June] - Bob Marchant
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida-19/Florida-connecticut-june-08.htmA family holiday based in Central Florida, staying with relatives at Whispering Point, Casselberry north-east of Orlando. Their property includes a creek (nicknamed Henry‘s Creek, flowing from Lake Howell) in 5 acres of well vegetated woodland)...
2009 [April] - Bob Marchant
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida-21/florida-april-09.htmAn invitation to celebrate a wedding on Tybee Island, Georgia prompted an extended holiday to take in some spring migrants, hopefully a number of warblers in their breeding finery, in both Georgia and Florida...
2009 [March] - Chris Hall - Great Florida Birding Trail
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida-20/Florida-march-2009.htmWe wake up to a clear blue sky in a new world, and dozens of American Robins are hopping around outside our rooms at The Desert Inn in Yeehaw Junction, while Cedar Waxwings drop into the bushes and a Red-shouldered Hawk looks down from the top of a telegraph pole. Heading north along Canoe Creek Road, a short stroll produces several Eastern Meadowlarks foraging in a pasture, with an Eastern Wood-Pewee on the fence wire and a Bald Eagle perched in a pine tree beyond...
2009 [September] - Graeme Wright - Birding the Orlando Area
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida-22/orlando-09.htmLate August is probably the worst time to go birding in central Florida – it is very hot, birds are quiet and there are very few migrants. But as I was there on a Family holiday I thought I would give it a go. The result was some excellent birding...
Compilation - Varous sites and dates
http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/usa/florida/florida1/update.htmFlorida Update, various authors...
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Birding Pal
http://www.birdingpal.org/fl.htmLocal birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...
Bob Sanders - Birding Guide - Central Florida
Contact: Bob Sanders, 2816 S. Shine Ave. Orlando, FL 32806
407-766-5490 (mobile - best) or 407-898-9798 (leave message)
procrow@bellsouth.net procrowbird@bellsouth.net
References available.
Bone Island Bird Expeditions
http://www.boneisland.com/Key West and the Florida Keys contain some of the best birding habitat in the world. Bone Island Bird Expeditions specializes in leading birders - from beginners to 600-bird listers - to amazing out-of-the-way places for a chance to see many of the mostmagnificent creatures on the planet. Guide Mark Hedden has lived in Key West for over a decade. He is a columnist for the Key West Citizen, a board member of the Florida Keys Audubon Society, and a certified Florida Master Naturalist...
Key West Kayaking
http://www.keyskayakfishing.com/eco.htmlMorning, afternoon, and sunset trips daily - You`ll see aquatic birds, abundant fish, and shy invertebrates as you paddle a relaxed pace aboard the most comfortable and stable kayaks available. Experience the calm, clear, and shallow flats within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Drift through mangrove islands to explore a truly beautiful and unique environment... See also arranged group trips to the Dry Tortugas (for the spring Sooty Tern breeding season) : http://www.keywesttravelguide.com/eco_tours.html
Reelin & Chillin Charters
http://www.naturetourflorida.com/Nature and photography tours, Sight-Seeing Adventures and Birding, Inshore Back-Country Fishing...
South Florida Birding
http://www.southfloridabirding.com/We offer tours that cover the Dry Tortugas, Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. New and exciting tours are being planned all the time. By participating in one of our tours you can expand your horizons, birding in comfort and safety with an experienced guide.
Sunshine River Tours
http://www.sunshinerivertours.com/View the beautiful Homosassa River and experience the wildlife such as Manatees, Blue Herons, Pelicans, Ospreys, Egrets, Buzzards, Wood Ducks, Turtles, Red Tailed Hawks, and occasionally Dolphins and Alligators...
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Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns
http://www.florida-inns.com/Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns is an association of premier small lodging accommodations throughout the state. Explore our site to discover the finest in traditional bed and breakfast inns, country inns, small oceanfront resorts and historic hotels...
Heron Now Vacation Rental
http://www.heronnow.comHeron Now is a bayfront rental home on St. George Island , Florida. The house overlooks a panoramic view of marsh with osprey, herons, egrets, eagles, rails, kingfishers, woodpeckes, and warblers to name a few. Paddle or walk the bayfront of the adjoining state reserve. Walk the beautiful gulf coast one block away. Visit nearby hot spots like St. Marks NWR, St. Vincent NWR, and Appalachicola National Forest.
Higgins House Victorian B&B
http://www.higginshouse.com/In addition to the man-made attractions, the area is rich in natural beauty. You can canoe the Wekiva River, watch osprey, egrets, and other birds at the 19,000-acre Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, and see Blue Springs, the winter home of the manatee...
Pelican Path B&B
http://pelicanpath.com/Pelican Path B&B by the Sea is located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. The location of Pelican Path offers visitors a combination of the wonderful serenity of the beach coupled with many local attractions...
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BirdBrains
http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/listserv/wa.exe?SUBED1=brdbrain&A=1BIRDBRAINS: Central Florida Access via website. Follow on screen instructions
FLORIDABIRDS-L
http://bkpass.tripod.com/FLORIDABIRDS-L.htmTo post to list:FLORIDABIRDS-L@LISTS.UFL.EDU
List contact:Barbara Passmore - Listowner
To subscribe to list:listserv@lists.ufl.edu
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Mailing List – Discussion Group subscription: message:
FloridaBirds-L Archive
http://www.lists.ufl.edu./archives/floridabirds-l.htmlThis website is the companion to the Florida Birds Listserv ® Discussion Group. For details about the discussion group and instructions on how to subscribe go to the website. To view the discussion archive go to web address above
northflbirds
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nflbirds/To post to list:nflbirds@yahoogroups.com
List contact:nflbirds-owner@yahoogroups.com
To subscribe to list:nflbirds-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
A birding e-mail group covering North Florida, South Georgia, and South Alabama...
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Birding in Florida - Great Florida Birding Trail
http://floridabirdingtrail.com/birdingfl.htmFlorida is a birder's paradise, thanks to its diversity of habitats, its location on migration routes, the extent of its remaining wildlands, and its geographic span of both temperate and subtropical climates. More than 470 verified species occur here, including such sought-after birds as the rare Florida burrowing owl, the Florida scrub-jay, the snail kite and Florida's wealth of wading birds.
Birds of Polk County
http://www.polkcountybirds.com/At 2,000 square miles Polk County, is larger than many American states and is located in interior central Florida between Tampa and Orlando...
Birds of Sanibel Island
http://members.tripod.com/~Furpods/birds.htmlI used to visit Sanibel Island at least once a year. It`s still my favorite place in the world, known worldwide for birding and shelling. The best time to visit there for birding is early May.
Birds of the Everglades
http://www.florida-everglades.com/birds.htmIf you like bird watching, the Florida Everglades is one place you don`t want to miss! With 350 species of birds naturally present, one can spend hours in a habitat identifying the vast avifauna. During your trip plan on visiting places like Anhinga Trail, Eco Pond, and Snake Bight Trail, but bring insect repellent because the bugs can get pretty thick. For those who are not able to visit the everglades, here is what we found. This site will be updated periodically following our trips.
Birds, Squirrel, n...
http://www.birdssquirrelsn.com/Everything you need to turn your backyard into a wildlife sanctuary...
Birdwatching in Lake County
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/bird_watching/Bird watching is the fastest growing outdoor sport in the nation, and Lake County is happy to be a part of it. As the name of this County would indicate, it is a great place to view more than 200 different species of birds. However, the area is known for more than just its 1,000 lakes and rivers...
BLOG - Birding and Mountain Biking
http://birdingbiker.blogspot.comBrandon and Katie Hoyt bird and bike together, sometimes separately. This is a nearly daily activity for them, so pay attention! Updates are frequent, and you'll never know what we'll see…
BLOG - Cabbage Hammock Almost Heaven
http://cabbagehammock.blogspot.comRetired in the middle of a swamp, with a sack full of cameras… Birds, wildlife and N.E. Florida ecology…
BLOG - Finch in Florida
http://www.surfbirds.com/blogs/tuffrasta/Weblog and photos
BLOG - Muddy Sneakers
http://christysnaturestuff.blogspot.comAn online journal of backyard and not so backyard flora and fauna…
BLOG - Purple Martin
http://mypurplemartinblog.com/Purple Martins are the most intriguing of birds. I often say that they are the most common of unknown birds. What do I mean by that? Well, by that I mean that most people I meet have NO idea what a Purple Martin is...
Central Florida Bird Watchers
http://www.cfbw.com/The high point of Central Florida bird watching is the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge. The refuge encompasses 140,000 acres of saltwater and freshwater marsh divided into several ecological habitats. When you visit the refuge you`ll experience salt marsh, sedge grass plains, hardwood hammocks and stands of pine and Sable Palm. This diversity provides homes for 310 species of birds and 1,045 species of plants. The Refuge Office and Visitor Information Center is located just 4 miles east of Titusville, Florida on Route 402. Be sure to stop in at the Visitor Center to check the wildlife sighting log book.
Citrus County Section of the Great Florida Birding Trail
http://www.citrusbirdingtrail.com/BSummary.htmlCitrus County, because of its unique topography and location on the West Central Gulf Coast, makes it a birding destination worthy of any place in the State of Florida.The Citrus County Section of the Great Florida Birding Trail is developing twenty trail sites throughout the county that are targeted for completion by the end of the year 2,000. More trails will be added as they are developed.
Florida Bird Songs
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/ornithology/sounds.htmAll bird sounds on this website are taken from the audio cassette tape Sounds of Florida`s Birds,1998 edition, by J. W. Hardy, Curator Emeritus in Ornithology and Bioacoustics at the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
http://myfwc.com/You can now search the Florida Breeding Bird Atlas, which recorded the breeding distributions of 215 species of birds during 1986-1991. Now complete with species maps and photos...
Florida Smart Birding Guide
http://www.floridasmart.com/subjects/animals_birds_fl.htmLinks to all the birding resources etc. in Florida.
Florida's Birds
http://www.nsis.org/bird/With over 700 bird species, most native to the state, Florida is a bird lover's paradise. Birds, easy to attract and observe, provide hours of enjoyment and a connection to wildlife even in heavily urbanized areas.
Great Florida Birding Trail
http://floridabirdingtrail.com/The Great Florida Birding Trail (GFBT) is a collection of sites throughout Florida selected for their excellent birdwatching or bird education opportunities...
Marco Island Bald Eagles
http://www.marcoisland.org/bioeagl.htmThe bald eagle is truly an American bird -- it is the only eagle unique to North America. It ranges over most of the continent, from the northern reaches of Alaska and Canada down to Florida`s Everglades and Marco Island, a Bald Eagle Sanctuary.
Seiurus Video
http://www.seiurusvideo.comWe are about birds, photography, and videography of birds. If you plan to photograph birds in Florida, or if you need stock video footage of birds from anywhere in North America, check us out. If you want to learn some basic techniques in making bird and wildlife video, or just want to watch some video of wild birds, you’ve come to the right place...
South Florida Birding
http://www.southfloridabirding.com/html/toelagic_June_13_2009.htmSome photos from a Toelagic trip from Crandon Park Marina. The weather was great with lots of sun and light seas...
Space Coast Birding
http://www.spacecoastbirding.com/Detailed descriptions of 25+ best birding locations. A gateway to the Great Florida Birding Trail, over 330 species have been spotted here. Helpful statistics, links; beautiful photography...
The Backyard Bird Company
http://www.backyardbird.com/Bird feeders. Bird houses. Outdoor furniture. Garden accents. These are the elements that transform your backyard from an ordinary patch of grass to an extraordinary oasis for you and the wildlife living around you.
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Artist - Karl E Karalus
http://www.karlsstudio.com/We are pleased to be able to offer museum quality giclee` prints of Karl`s work. Original art and commissioned art will also be available in the near future. Please enjoy your visit here and come back often.
Artist - Rita Sklar
http://www.ritasklar.com/florida.htmSome interesting watercolours inspired by thew wildlife of Florida and beyond...
BirdCam - Purple Martin Colony
http://www.purplemartins-r-us.com/live-birdcam-t-19.htmlStreaming webcam of our Purple Martin Colony...
Gallery - Everglades Natural Wonder
http://www.pbase.com/aidavjcv121/everglades_natural_wonderPictures of the birds of the Everglades…
Gallery - Florida Museum's Gallery of SE US Birds
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/ornithology/sephotos/birdpint.htmPresented here is a photographic guide to many of the birds of the South-eastern U.S. The geographic area covered by this guide includes the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and the south-eastern part of Texas. The Photo Gallery of South-eastern U. S. Birds predominantly features photographs by arbovirologist - photographer Dr. Dan Sudia. Dr. Sudia`s copyrighted photographs may be used free for educational and personal use, any other use may be arranged with him.
Photographer - Arthur Morris - Birds as Art
http://www.birdsasart.com/about.htmlGenerally considered to be the best wildlife photographer in the US...
Photographer - Cindy Nowlin
http://www.eyetoeyephotos.net/Eye to Eye Photos - Florida based photgoraphy websitefeaturing a Florida Birding section. With hot birdingspots, extensive bird photo gallery, useful info andbirding tours avaiable...
Photographer - Don Getty
http://www.dongettyphoto.com/Florida/index.htmlHas a gallery of fine photographs taken in Florida...
Photographer - Jim Neiger - Flight School Photography
http://www.flightschoolphotography.comJim Neiger is an award winning, freelance, avian photographer specializing in birds in flight. He is a native of Minnesota, where he was instilled with a keen interest in wildlife and nature since childhood. It was not until he moved to the birding paradise of central Florida; however, that he became seriously interested in photography...
Photographer - Kevin Doxstater
http://www.naturalvisionsphoto.com/bio/bio.htmlSome brilliant work - and not just the birds...
Photographer - Mario Restrepo
http://www.pbase.com/marioresGalleries of bird pictures etc. from South Florida...
Photographer - Peter May - Florida Bird Gallery
http://www.stetson.edu/~pmay/woodruff/species.htmThis is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all wildlife species you might encounter on the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. Rather, it is based on my experiences and represents the species you are most likely to find if you are in the right place at the right time, and in some cases, are extremely lucky.
Photographer - Peter Wallack
http://birdsofsanibel.free.fr/...the images are free to copy for government agencies, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and individuals for personal non-commercial use...
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