Unforgettable
New Friends
More birds!
Caladesi Island State Park
Take the ferry to Caladesi Island State Park from
neighboring Honeymoon Island, and spend a
day (or days) exploring.
Honeymoon Island State Park, Dunedin
A barrier island, Honeymoon Island State Park.
Whether exploring by paddle or foot, keep an
eye out for osprey nests and a wide variety of
shorebirds.
Sand Key Park, Clearwater
This beach park is a favorite for its beautiful
beaches and convenient amenities. Shorebirds are
common in Sand Key Park.
SR 60 Memorial Causeway Rest Stops
These surprising natural respites can be found
in Tampa and Clearwater along the Courtney
Campbell Causeway, from both eastbound and
westbound directions.
Brooker Creek Preserve, Tarpon Springs
Guided tours are available on Saturdays, and
specialty hikes, including ones focused on
migratory birds, take place throughout the year.
Meet The Locals
I love birds and was so excited when a
local told me about an oft-passed treasure
called, Bird Island. You can’t get to it
except by water (I am just a guest allowed
to paddle past), but because this bird
sanctuary is so near the beach and if
you are looking you’ll see many new
resting on decks and posts in the area. I
’m in bird heaven!
Some other common and unique
local friends I observed are
manatees, dolphins, sea turtles,
ghost crabs, sting rays and
horseshoe crabs.
Caladesi Island State Birds I Saw
Brown Pelican
Great White Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Blue
Heron
Sandpiper
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