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Default Re: Birding in Florida in February

Where in Florida, it's a big state? In the Keys, I would recommend more of the central to northern keys. Not quite as touristy. In south Florida, the Everglades is a great spot for some great country and quite a few birds. Just north of the Everglades is Lake Okeechobee. Moving further towards Central Florida, there are a few wildlife management areas. (as I've stated before, watch out for hunting season) There's nothing like getting three miles into a 6 mile trail before you begin to hear gun shots. North of Central Florida is the Ocala National Forest regions, there are numerous natural springs that are wonderful birding areas. Just west of Ocala is the West Coast areas. There is a lot of undeveloped land in that area and quite a few of the natural springs and the Swanee River. Any furhter north and I am not as familiar. I was stationed in Jacksonville for about six years. North and west of there along the Georgia border is quite a bit of what use to be undeveloped land. I can't say what it looks like today. If you have a specific area you plan on visiting, I would be glad to try to assist you further.
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