Bird watching tours

[scottishmum]

Hubby is a keen twitcher and would enjoying seeing different types of birds in Florida, has anyone been on a tour or know of any, even a half day etc in the central Florida area, obviously nearer to Orlando would be best , we are going next may , thanks.

[Gryff]

Would orlando wet lands Park be of interest I can pick up some of the Orlando bird watching trail maps if you want next trip.

[Ridersmom]

My middle child became obsessed with bird watching at 7 (he's now a wildlife biologist) and for us every trip to central Florida included a stop at Merritt Island. They do tours both self guided and ranger led.

I would check out both National Parks and Wildlife Refuges.

fws.gov/refuges/refugelo...s/florida.html

My son has also been very involved in the Audubon locally but I am sure the Florida Chapters offer tours.

ETA: There are quite a few birds roaming Disney-herons, ibises and egrets are some we usually see. I used to tell my son he should do an identification booklet so others would know what they were looking at.

[scottishmum]

Originally Posted by Gryff

Would orlando wet lands Park be of interest I can pick up some of the Orlando bird watching trail maps if you want next trip.

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Thank you that would be great .

[scottishmum]

Originally Posted by Ridersmom

My middle child became obsessed with bird watching at 7 (he's now a wildlife biologist) and for us every trip to central Florida included a stop at Merritt Island. They do tours both self guided and ranger led.

I would check out both National Parks and Wildlife Refuges.

fws.gov/refuges/refugelo...s/florida.html

My son has also been very involved in the Audubon locally but I am sure the Florida Chapters offer tours.

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Wow that’s amazing, what a fab dream come true for him. I will Check this out

[Gryff]

I'll add it to the list of info I need to pick up for the villa stand
Helen

[scottishmum]

Originally Posted by Gryff

I'll add it to the list of info I need to pick up for the villa stand
Helen

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Thank you Helen really appreciate that.

[ERICSMUM]

I was at KSC and saw a red cardinal and some vultures !

[grant_w]

You see loads of herons, egrets, ospreys, eagles and snail kites on the airboat ride with Spirit of the Swamp

Also, Gatorland do a specific bird watching ticket, loads of egrets, herons, storks and vultures there.

[pegasus928]

Hooters? I believe that is some sort of owl sanctuary.