Where to find best bird spots in Miami?

4 years 11 months ago #642076 by Frost Photography
I'm in Miami this week for client meetings.  My afternoons are free, where can I go within 2 hours of Miami for finding the most birds to photograph?  

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4 years 11 months ago - 4 years 11 months ago #642078 by Shadowfixer1
Wakodahatchee Wetlands and Green Cay are in DelRay Beach and are within a mile or so of each other. Good early morning and late afternoon locations. About an hour north of Miami. I prefer the first when I'm down there.
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4 years 11 months ago #642135 by Sanford


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4 years 11 months ago #642228 by Randy Shaw
It will take a little longer but you should drive down to the Key's if you have time.  Tons of stuff to shoot on the way down there.  


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4 years 11 months ago #642975 by donmammoser
STA-5 is one of the best birding spots in Miami (South Florida). Rather this, Sanibel Island is also considered a good place to year-round Florida bird watching and wildlife view in.


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4 years 11 months ago #643055 by Garbo
Head towards Lake Okeechobee and keep an eye out on the road (Route 27) on the way up there.  Plenty of shooting spots along the way. 

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4 years 11 months ago #643185 by Frost Photography
I'm back home now guys, just wanted to say thank you!  I ended up getting food poisoning and didn't get out much further than the patio on my hotel room!  Note to self, don't eat the questionable looking crocodile meat! :sick:

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