Must Do Sarasota Visitor Guide Winter/Spring 2018
Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Winter/Spring 2018 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
Must Do Visitor Guides we believe the best experiences in life are better when shared, and so we do. Inside this Sarasota Winter/Spring 2018 issue, you will find over one hundred well-researched and carefully curated standout things to do so you can make the most of your visit. Everything from major attractions to awe-inspiring tours or family activities conveniently arranged in our Top 10 directories. Our dining and nightlife recommendations take the guesswork out of where to find a great meal or drink. You can make your experience here even more spectacular with our valuable deals and savings.
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Florida is a<br />
Birdwatcher’s Paradise<br />
JENNIFER BRINKMAN<br />
month, so checkout their website –<br />
sarasotaaudubon.org. This natural<br />
area is the main stormwater collection<br />
zone but also serves as a natural<br />
recreation area. The ponds, marshes,<br />
and canals are lined with willow, pines,<br />
and reeds making it perfect for birds.<br />
Offer may not be<br />
combined with other<br />
coupons or discounts, not<br />
valid for special events.<br />
This area is ideal for birdwatching from<br />
the boardwalks, gazebo, and hiking<br />
trails and is easily accessed from the<br />
I-75 exit 210. Unusual birds to look<br />
JENNIFER BRINKMAN<br />
out for are sandhill cranes, limpkins,<br />
bobolinks, bald eagles, and harriers.<br />
Further south, the Venice Audubon<br />
Society manages the Rookery, open<br />
By: Gillian Birch<br />
Whether you enjoy birdwatching to spot new species, or to capture them on photographs, Florida has plenty of great<br />
spots for finding flocks of birds. Many bird species spend the winter in Florida. Others stop to rest on Florida’s lakes<br />
and marshes en route to warmer destinations along the Gulf migration flyway. Southwest Florida has some of America’s<br />
top refuges for spotting rare and unusual birds, from waders and ducks to impressive birds of prey.<br />
The best time to spot perching birds in their natural habitat is during the early<br />
hours after sunrise or just before sunset. If you want to get up close, wear light<br />
colored clothing that blends in with nature and does not rustle as you walk. Move<br />
slowly and stay quiet to get the best results, whether you are hiding or watching<br />
from a natural lookout point.<br />
daily from dawn to dusk and it is always<br />
popular with bird photographers.<br />
Shady pavilions overlook the small<br />
lake or walk around to spot egrets,<br />
blue herons, glossy ibis, green herons,<br />
anhingas, and many other species<br />
feeding and building their nests.<br />
Volunteer staff are on hand to help<br />
identify species or lend a pair of<br />
binoculars. This prime birding site is<br />
just off the US-41 in Venice on Annex<br />
Stay away from nests, especially if they contain eggs or young birds. Never<br />
touch a nest or remove an egg as the parent may desert the nest, leaving the<br />
young birds to starve.<br />
Road. Look out for purple gallinules,<br />
common yellowthroats, black bellied<br />
whistling ducks, skimmers, and<br />
Florida burrowing owls.<br />
Top Birdwatching Locations<br />
Near <strong>Sarasota</strong> and Venice<br />
The <strong>Sarasota</strong> Audubon Society manages a 300-acre wetlands site at the<br />
Celery Fields. It organizes several trips and activities for birdwatchers every<br />
JENNIFER BRINKMAN<br />
As you can see, there are so many great<br />
birdwatching locations in Southwest<br />
Florida. I hope you get to enjoy them<br />
all!<br />
Save $ 5.00 per rider<br />
Use promo code MDSA when you<br />
book by phone or online<br />
18 WINTER | SPRING <strong>2018</strong> <strong>Must</strong><strong>Do</strong>.com
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