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New Content-wide Assessment of Raptor Population Trends
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(Posted 2011-03-15)
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HAWK MIGRATION ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA

SOUTH FLORIDA WINTER RAPTOR AND BIRDING TOUR


February 5-12, 2012

8 day/ 7 night tour



Leave winter behind and join HMANA for this exciting tour through South Florida for winter raptors and a host of south Florida specialties! We will visit Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Sanibel Island - Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, the STA-5 vicinity, and many more hotspots.


We will be making a loop through southern Florida, giving us six full days to explore the various natural communities such as mangrove forests, cypress swamp, freshwater wetlands, sawgrass prairies, dry prairies, scrub oak forests, mahogany hammocks, pine forests, and open water.


We will take time to not only observe raptors and other birds, but to also learn about the local natural history, conservation and management efforts and to appreciate the unique wildlife diversity of each location. This will be an active birding tour with a moderate amount of walking, but the pace will be slow enough for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.





Some target species: snail kite, crested caracara, short-tailed hawk, burrowing owl, white-tailed kite, red-cockaded woodpecker, roseate spoonbill, purple gallinule, Florida scrub-jay, limpkin, scissor-tailed flycatcher, painted bunting, anhinga







Cost: HMANA members $1900; Non-members $1950

Price does not include airfare to and from Southwest Florida Regional Airport

Initial deposit: $500 to reserve space (first come, first serve)

Single supplement: $425

Tour maximum: 12 people


The above net prices include all lodging and transportation within Florida, two tour leaders, entrance fees to all parks and reserves, boat trips and most meals. Not included are alcoholic beverages, extras in hotels (laundry, phone calls, room service, etc.) and gratuities.


Contact Julie Brown at brown@hmana.org for more details.



More information:
Trip Overview
Tour Guides
Tour destination information
Accommodations List


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