Hi all,
We are a couple visiting from Europe and planning 2 weeks of birdwatching around South Florida in 2nd half of February 2025.
Our draft plan includes staying 2-4 days in each the following regions
1. Boca Raton / West Beach to visit Wakodahatchee, Green Cay, Loxahatchee, Spanish River Park etc
2. Fort Myers & Sanibel to visit Corkscrew, J.N. "Ding" Darling, Harns Marsh etc.
3. Florida Keys Region (East Part)
4. Key West
5. Everglades
We are looking ideally to stay at birdwatching-friendly lodges, bed&breakfast or smaller hotels with gardens (ideally even bird feeders).
With the exception of Everglades where we found the Flamingo Lodge, we have challenges finding such places to stay.
From one side of spectrum to another, camping and large chain hotels are excluded, unless there are some exceptional situations.
In case anyone stayed at such lodges or hotels while birding, we would love to learn about your experience and advice
Thanks a lot!
-Codrin
We are a couple visiting from Europe and planning 2 weeks of birdwatching around South Florida in 2nd half of February 2025.
Our draft plan includes staying 2-4 days in each the following regions
1. Boca Raton / West Beach to visit Wakodahatchee, Green Cay, Loxahatchee, Spanish River Park etc
2. Fort Myers & Sanibel to visit Corkscrew, J.N. "Ding" Darling, Harns Marsh etc.
3. Florida Keys Region (East Part)
4. Key West
5. Everglades
We are looking ideally to stay at birdwatching-friendly lodges, bed&breakfast or smaller hotels with gardens (ideally even bird feeders).
With the exception of Everglades where we found the Flamingo Lodge, we have challenges finding such places to stay.
From one side of spectrum to another, camping and large chain hotels are excluded, unless there are some exceptional situations.
In case anyone stayed at such lodges or hotels while birding, we would love to learn about your experience and advice
Thanks a lot!
-Codrin