Orlando this Weekend 1/15/11 (1 Viewer)

CJF

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2011

• #1

I'm Going to be in Orlando this weekend with a little time to bird. Other than Orlando Wetlands Park any other ideas?

Thanks CJF

 

Grousemore

Senior Member

• Jan 11, 2011

• #2

Orlando Wetlands Park (which is an hour drive from Orlando)will be closed until January 31, as it is every year.
http://www.cityoforlando.net/fpr/Html/Parks/OrlandoWetlands.htm
Let us know if you have transport, which birds you want to see etc. and better advice can be given.

 

CJF

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2011

• #3

Ouch. Thanks for the info. Any suggestions? Otherwise it's Universal Park for me.

 

CJF

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2011

• #4

I will have car. Hour or so drive is okay. Is Merritt Island open? Species are secondary to just getting out and birding? I'm coming from NY where another 10 inches of snow is expected so I'm just exited to walk a bit vs amusement park.

CJF

 

Zackiedawg

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2011

• #5

Merritt should be open - no shuttle launches pending immediately. Might try Lake Toho, and Gatorland rookery. I haven't personally tried the Disney wilderness reserve area they've recently opened, but it might be worth a look (It's about 20 minutes south of Disney property, from what I've heard).

 

CJF

Well-known member

• Jan 11, 2011

• #6

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll be looking at the maps and Florida Birding trail next couple of days for options. Your ideas look good and are appreciated.

CJF

 

merryslug

Well-known member

• Jan 12, 2011

• #7

What's the road near Orlando where Whooping Cranes have been sighted?

 

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csanchez7

Well-known member

• Jan 12, 2011

• #8

merryslug,

It is called Joe Overstreet Rd. They are usually at the very end of the road mixed in with the Sandhill Cranes.

Carlos

 

merryslug

Well-known member

• Jan 12, 2011

• #9

I might try that this weekend too

Thanks Carlos

 

CJF

Well-known member

• Jan 19, 2011

• #10

I won't bore everyone with my bird list but Merritt Island was outstanding ESP given my time constraints. Spent 2 1/2 hours and saw 23 species. Highly rec to see wading birds and easy access.

Second day I spent some time at Lower Wekiva River State Park and Rock Springs Run State Reserve. Both are about half hour outside of Orlando and have nice trails with some varied vegetation and decent birds.

All three places were preferable to the 15 degree weather back home.

CJF