Venice Area Audubon Rookery
Venice, FL 34292
Sarasota County Call Center
941-861-5000
Admission Fee
Free
Hours
Sunrise to sunset; 365 days per year
Optimal Time
Year round, but December – March is best to see nesting birds
Amenities
Picnic pavilion, parking, no restrooms
See also www.veniceaudubon.org/index.html
Experiences
This small rookery island within a man-made lake is a premier destination for birders and nature photographers. The rookery is a highly used nesting spot for egrets, herons and anhingas. The best time to photograph is early in the morning or late in the afternoon. A great vantage point late in the afternoon is the path to the left of the pavilion. Stop at the Venice Area Audubon Center (located at 4002 S. U.S. 41, Venice) on your way to or from the rookery.
Habitats
Rookery Island
Watershed
Lemon Bay
Who Owns and Maintains
Owned and maintained by Sarasota County
Website
SCAT Bus stop and route
None
