Coastal Resorts - Gulf Coast
Rough plans being drawn up for a bit of a 3 week road trip family holiday next June/July. Includes the usual Orlando area (which I've done before) to satisfy the kids, and a few days in the Keys. One...
View ArticleRed-tide algae
What is the situation with the red-tide algae in Florida ? Does it affect birding ? I am planning a trip next April, should I be worried ?
View ArticleBest period for Forest and Woodland birds
I have already done 2 birding trips in Florida in the past years and I have enjoyed good success with Whetland and Aquatic birds. For my next trip in 2019, I would like to put more emphasis on the...
View ArticleBirding in Florida - Mid February.
Hello Everyone, We are planning a birding trip to Florida the mid-second to third week of February for about 8 days. I was wondering if you have any thoughts/suggestions on the sites to visit. Our main...
View ArticleSpecies not found on eBird
I can not find nor register these 2 species on eBird: Swallow-tailed Kite Purple Swamphen Would anybody know why ?
View ArticleHelp with ID please
These photos were taken at Lucky Hammock, near Homestead, last Wednesday March 21st at around 8:00AM. Can someone help me identify those birds ?
View ArticleWhere can I report this tagged Oystercatcher ?
This American Oystercatcher had a tag marked TO on each leg. 2 seen on the beach at Fort De Soto Park last March 29th at 1:15 PM. GPS coordinates: 27°37'7.152" N 82°43'14.351" W Where can I report this ?
View ArticleLake Apopka
As it looks right now I will be close to lake Apopka about two weeks from now. I should have one Sunday to do the wildlife drive. Any special items I need to take into consideration? If I am to see...
View ArticleLack of Florida birds?
(Apologies if this has been raised before) We've been fairly regular visitors to Florida, usually in January, for the past few years. Over that time, we have seen a reduction in the number and variety...
View ArticleDisney Florida/St Augustine May/June 2019
Blog post with plenty of images of the small amount of birding I managed whilst on a family trip to Florida - any comments on ID's welcome....
View ArticleBirding Around Panama City?
Hi, all! I am going to be in Panama City from 2 to 7 August and might have some time to do a bit of birding. Can anyone recommend a good site around Panama City? I'm particularly interested in seeing...
View ArticleAugust/September birding suggestions
Hi all, Am currently in Florida staying near Daytona Beach at Ponce inlet (we have a holiday home here). Went to Meritt island and did not see much at all. Last time I went birding there in January/Feb...
View ArticleTampa/St Petersburg
Hi UK birder on a conference next week in the area and with a couple of half days free. Recommendations would be appreciated for shorebird and/or warbler sites in the area. I shall have a car so within...
View ArticleRed-cockaded Woodpecker
Hi all, Visiting Florida end of this month and wondered where the best place to attempt to see RC woodpecker might be? Thanks
View ArticleS. Florida Warning: Green Cay, Peaceful Waters CLOSED for repairs
To anyone traveling down this way, or locals who wanted to get out and do some birding at the various local parks, be warned that two of the more popular sites for birding are closed or will be closing...
View ArticleSpace Coast Birding And Wildlife Festival Tisusville FL
I have never attended this festival. I now live in Florida and I am thinking about taking the 90 minute drive from where we live in Jacksonville to vist the Exhibit Center next week. The dates are Jan...
View ArticleRFI: Birding around Orlando April 11 to 25, 2012
Hello Forum, I will be visiting Florida from April 11th to the 25th 2012 for a family holiday. I have negotiated a days birding and would like any suggestions on which areas would be best to visit in...
View ArticleTufted Titmouse?
Since I am kind of new to this, I just want to confirm that this is a Tufted Titmouse. They are beautiful birds!! I think there is a family of them near my backyard.
View ArticleRaptors on I-595 Fort Lauderdale
I’ve been noticing several ospreys along I-595 in the evenings. Yesterday I saw a swallow tail kite. I’ve been seeing more in town the last year, a great sight for birders.
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