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

Snail Kite, especially adapted to eating the apple snail

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

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.

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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!

What's included

Private transportation
A checklist of the birds seen during your tour
WMA entry fee
We provide snacks and both still and sparkling water

What to expect

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet you at the intersection of of Canoe Creek road and Prairie Lakes Road at Three Lakes WMA. On the right side just past the entrance, you'll see a kiosk for the Florida trail and a small unpaved parking area. Park in there to begin the tour.

End point

We'll meet you at the intersection of of Canoe Creek road and Prairie Lakes Road at Three Lakes WMA. On the right side just past the entrance, you'll see a kiosk for the Florida trail and a small unpaved parking area. Park in there to begin the tour.

Pickup details

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.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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