Snowy Egret

Florida Coast – Birds of Tigertail Beach, Marco Island

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Birds of Tigertail Beach - Marco Island, FL

Early one morning, trying to figure out where I should go shooting,  I decided I would head down to Marco Island and check out Tigertail Beach. Growing up as a kid on Marco Island, I spent a lot of time at Tigertail. And from what I remembered about the beach, it had some interesting shoreline and waterways.  Perfect conditions for shorebirds and wading birds.

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J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge

The J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is a curious place. Located on Sanibel Island, Florida, it fits in perfectly with the surrounding area. For those that have never been to Sanibel, one of the main things to do is rent or bring your own bicycle. With bike paths along most of the major parts of the island, it’s quite the friendly place for the recreational cyclist. Basically a nice easy way to tour the island, and the wildlife refuge is no different.

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