Purple Gallinule, a southeastern species, can be observed in our freshwater marshes
Florida Scrub-Jay, our state's only endemic bird species
A seldomly seen species, the King Rail can be seen and photographed for the very patient
Bachman's Sparrow, this little bird is a specialist in the sandhills and pine ecosystems in the southeastern US
Snail Kite, especially adapted to eating the apple snail
Red-cockaded Woodpecker, a federally endangered species that thrives within the Ocala National Forest
Crested Caracara, a falcon adapted to eating carrion
Known for their beautiful plumage that used to adorn ladies hats, the breeding Great Egrets display their courtship behaviors
Limpkin are related to cranes and also eat the apple snails at the water's edge
Loggerhead Shrikes are commonly seen along the fenceposts during our tours. Behind this sweet face lies a predator waiting for its next meal.
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ACTIVITY

Central Florida Half-Day Private Birding Activity - 2 person max

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Learn about some of our Florida bird species from guides with a background in field biological research, a certified master naturalist, and experience in guiding birding tours and leading field trips for birding festivals for over a decade. We can provide tours for "listers" who would like to see as many species as possible, photographers who would like to take their time and get the best shot and the best angle possible, and all types of birders in between. Let us know your preference!

About this activity

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Duration 5 hours

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Pickup Included

You'll be picked up in an orange Honda Element with our company logo on the side. We'll drive up to hotel lobbies to wait for you in the morning.

Private Tour

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Includes

  • A checklist of the birds seen during your tour
  • WMA entry fee

Itinerary

  • Estimated Time : 300 minutes

    We'll be hiking and birding a section of Three Lakes WMA in the morning. Then we'll continue to Joe Overstreet Landing for amazing photographic opportunities of birds and especially raptors and Bald Eagles. Species highlights may include Florida Scrub-jay, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Bachman’s Sparrow, Crested Caracara, Limpkin, Snail Kite, Swallow-tailed Kite, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Purple Gallinule, and Painted Bunting.

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