Birds
Come bird watching in Sarasota, FL — home to over 485 species of birds including the Snowy Egret, Tricolored Heron and White Ibis.
Snook Haven
Snook Haven Park is a great place to relax and enjoy a slice of Old Florida. With water access to the Wild and Scenic Myakka River and plentiful snook and tarpon, this is a fishing hot spot. Bring your own canoe or kayak (or...
Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach
This park is a gateway to four significant bodies of water – the Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay and Brushy Bayou – where you will find beautiful beaches, birding opportunities, and a paddling trail through...
Turtle Beach Campground
There’s nothing quite like the experience of camping on a Florida beach. Turtle Beach Campground, located on Siesta Key next to Turtle Beach Park, offers one of the few remaining opportunities to park a recreational...
Turtle Beach Park and Boat Ramp
This beach park has a tidal lagoon connecting to Little Sarasota Bay and coastal dunes that add to its beauty. Kayakers will want to plan a paddle trip to nearby Neville Marine Preserve where wildlife viewing is superb. The...
Urfer Family Park
Experience a bit of Old Florida by touring the grounds and historic home of this unique park. A one mile nature trail, with boardwalks over wetlands, winds through diverse eco-systems, through upland scrub and oak hammocks,...
Vamo Road Park
For those looking for a paddle experience, this is a good launch point. Neville Marine Preserve and Palmer Point Park in Little Sarasota Bay are across the bay and provide wonderful birding opportunities. Be careful crossing...
Venetian Waterway Park
Venetian Waterway Park connects downtown Venice to Caspersen Beach Park. It includes both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway along a ten mile stretch through downtown Venice; it is great for walkers, joggers, bicycle riders,...
Venice Area Audubon Rookery
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...
Wharf Road Park
For those looking for a paddle experience, this is a good launch point. Neville Marine Preserve and Palmer Point Park in Little Sarasota Bay are across the bay and provide wonderful birding opportunities. Be careful crossing...
