If you're into birding, finding new trails is always an
enjoyable task. Here's a primer on birding trails in Florida.
Birding Trails - Florida
It goes without saying that Florida is a rather large state. The
following birding trails represent a mere sample of what is out
there, but are proven birding spots. With that being said, let's
get on with it.
1. St. Joseph's Peninsula Park - Over 247 species of birds can
be seen on the trails at St. Joseph's. The real attraction,
however, happens every October and September. During this
period, hawks and falcons are all over the park as they migrate
from northern areas to the Gulf of Mexico for the winter season.
You can expect to see sharp-shinned hawks, broad wing hawks and
even a few copper hawks. If you're lucky, you can sight one of
the smaller numbers of red-shoulder hawks, red-tail hawks and
the elusive, endangered Peregrine Falcon.
2. Bahia Honda State Park - If shorebirds and wading birds are a
delight to you, Bahia Honda offers birding trails with excellent
sighting potential. Shorebirds include Plovers, Sanderlings and
Willets to mention a few. Wading birds are plentiful and you can
expect to glimpse a wide variety. Plentiful species include
herons, ibis and egrets. During summer, you may be able to catch
a glimpse of the endangered White crowned Pigeon in the local
trees along the trail.
3. Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park - Kissimmee Prairie is
very popular, so you probably already know about it.
Nonetheless, in the recent past the Park has become the home of
a new species, the White-Tail Kite.
4. Big Shoals State Park - Big Shoals is an excellent birding
park with a wide variety of species. On the birding trails, you
can expect to see egrets, hawks, owls, ducks, warblers, wrens
and swallows to mention only a few. If your karma is good and
you're having a good day, you may also see bald eagles, northern
mockingbirds, scarlet tanagers and indigo buntings. Wild turkeys
are plentiful as are wading and shore birds.
Florida is a great state for birding. This list is only a small
sample of bird trails, buy should you get started on adding to
your life list.
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