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Most of the egrets and herons have flown north.Peaceful waters in Wellington is pretty good
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Most of the egrets and herons have flown north.Peaceful waters in Wellington is pretty good
I live about 45 miles east of Pensacola NAS, and have wanted to shoot a Blues practice show for a longtime. September is still airshow season, so they might not be home when you're there. (The latest published practice schedule indicates they'll fly 2023 practice shows in Pensacola on September 6th, 12th and 19th.) If they are, call the Naval Aviation Museum to see if they offer the opportunity to shoot a practice session from the museum. I seem to remember that some time ago, they offered photographers the opportunity to shoot from the roof of one of the museum's buildings. I believe that the Pensacola Lighthouse also had a program where you could climb to the top of the lighthouse and shoot the practices from on high.I will be in the Pensacola Area in mid to late September. Curious about wildlife opportunities around there. Of course I am planning to shoot the Blue Angels practice.(Birds in flight of a different kind). Also will go to Fort Pickens to shoot the ospreys in the tall trees if they are still there. Any other places around Pensacola?
If you're that close, I'd say take the two-hour trip up to Fort DeSoto State Park and go to North Beach. However, there are plenty of places near and south of Bonita Springs that should be just as good. I just have not visited them for photographic purposes.January to early February on the west coast near Bonita Springs? What’s good around there? Great thread.
Chappy, Eglin AFB has a natural resources group that might be able to offer pointers to you: https://eglin.isportsman.net/ Pensacola NAS may have a similar organization that could offer advice, but I'm not familiar with it.Thanks, I’ve been to Pensacola for vacation before and shot the Blue Angel practices. It’s a lot of fun plus I enjoy going thru the museum. I will probably be at the Sept 19 practice. From what I’ve read the top of the museum is reserved for DoD families and such. The beach there is gorgeous and it and the bay offered a lot to photograph. Just hoping for something inland with more species of birds. Thanks for your help.
Thanks, looks like some good resources.Chappy, Eglin AFB has a natural resources group that might be able to offer pointers to you: https://eglin.isportsman.net/ Pensacola NAS may have a similar organization that could offer advice, but I'm not familiar with it.
Other than that, you might inquire with the Florida FWS: https://myfwc.com/viewing/
The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail site is also a resource for you to use: https://floridabirdingtrail.com/
Good luck!
You're welcome. I hope they are of good value to you during your visit. September 19 is a work day for me, :(, otherwise, I would try to join you when you're at the practice.Thanks, looks like some good resources.
Corkscrew Swamp, Hidden Cypress Preserve and Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve are places I've been and have had great luck.January to early February on the west coast near Bonita Springs? What’s good around there? Great thread.
Circle B Bar Reserve, LakeLand, FlaI would need to visit Ft. Desoto and Sebastian Inlet. Outside of that, wherever is good for spoonbills and gators.