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BIRDING... Southwest Florida is a Birders Paradise!
DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a Ecological destination
and has the most to offer in Ecology and Related Activities.
Six Mile Slough |
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve - Fort Myers
The Six Mile Cypress Slough is a 2,500 acre wetland that measures approximately 9 miles long and 1/3
mile wide. This linear ecosystem is home to a diverse population of plants and animals, including a few considered to
be endangered. The Slough also serves as a corridor for wildlife by providing a safe route of travel. It has a
boardwalk trail and observation decks for visitors, where you can spy wild turkeys, blue jay, herons and woodpeckers
as well as a variety of other wildlife. Other visitors include bobcats, raccoons, deer and squirrel.
7791 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers Call for Information: 239-533-7550
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Ding Darling |
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge Sanibel Island
There is a five-mile wildlife drive as well as hiking and canoe trails. The refuge claims to be host
for over 300 bird species, 50 types of reptile and 30 different types of mammals. Stop by the visitor's center for
maps and current sightings.
1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel Call for Information: 239-472-1100
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Estero Bay |
Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Estero
This is one of the most productive estuaries in Florida. The bay is home to a wide variety of wildlife,
including the bald eagle. The preserve protects the water, inlets, and islands along 10 miles of Estero Bay. Visitors
can canoe or kayak in the bay or on the Estero River. Miles of trails offer visitors the opportunity to hike, bicycle,
or study the variety of wildlife and native vegetation protected here. There are gopher tortoises, fiddler crabs,
slash pines, live oaks & plenty of birds.
Broadway West off on U.S. 41, Estero Call for Information: 239-992-0311
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Corkscrew Swamp |
Corkscrew Swamp - Naples
Nearly 200 species of birds live on the preserve, earning Corkscrew an international reputation among
birders. Wood storks, which are endangered, nest high in the 500-year-old cypresses from March through May. Be sure to
watch for anhingas, barred owls, egrets, herons, ibis and limpkins, to name a few of the more commonly seen birds.
375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples Call for Information: 239-348-9151
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Everglades |
The Florida Everglades Southwest Florida
Are a masterpiece of nature's beauty in a mysterious forest containing many forms of wildlife and birds
in their natural habitat. The combination of climate, geographical location and ocean currents make the Everglades
America's only sub-tropical wilderness.
For more information, Click: Florida Everglades
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Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of
Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key,
Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key
are the perfect
home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
Click the Links below for our Recommended Accommodations
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A visit to SW Florida can lead to many return
visits & Eventual Relocation |
Real Estate Information
Recommended Restaurants
A Dozen Good Reasons to make the move to SW Florida...
TOP 12 LIST
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