Birding Hot Spots: The Wild Side of Sarasota

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See why Sarasota is a top birding destinations in the US as you join experts to search for whistling ducks, wood storks, Florida Scrub-Jay & more in the habitats of Florida’s Gulf Coast
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Join a birding expert at Fort De Soto Park, an internationally famous and premier birding location on the East Coast
    • Embark on a private boat across the estuaries of Roberts Bay to see the wading birds, mangrove forests and a major bird rookery
    • Discover the unique flora and fauna with your ornithological experts and learn how the Celery Fields were added to the state’s repertoire of birding locales

What's this trip about?

    See why Sarasota is a top birding destinations in the US as you join experts to search for whistling ducks, wood storks, Florida Scrub-Jay & more in the habitats of Florida’s Gulf Coast

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Birding
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Sarasota, FL D Even Hotel Activity note: All activities at the hotel today. If you arrive early you can visit Lake Osprey behind the hotel for some excellent birding. Walk at your own pace. Afternoon: HOTEL...
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2 Lake Osprey Walk, Gulls presentation, Oscar Scherer St. Park Sarasota, FL B,L,D Even Hotel Activity note: Walk behind hotel to Lake Osprey, limited walking. Oscar Scherer State Park: walk on uneven surfaces up to three miles at a 2.0 mph pace over the course of t...
Day
3 Fort DeSoto State Park Sarasota, FL B,L,D Even Hotel Activity note: Participants must be able to walk on uneven surfaces up to three miles at a 2.0 mph pace over the course of the day. Breakfast: Early morning hot breakfast buffet available at 6:00am. Please...
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4 Gulf Beach, Celery Fields, Free Evening Sarasota, FL B,L Even Hotel Activity note: Gulf Beach and Celery Fields field trip participants would need to be able to walk up to three miles on uneven sand conditions, wet, dry or loose. Breakfast: Early morning hot...
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5 Myakka River State Park, Evening Birding Comparisons Sarasota, FL B,L,D Even Hotel Activity note: Morning trip to Myakka, participants must be able to walk on uneven surfaces up to three miles at a 2.0 mph pace over the course of the day. Canopy walkway involves ...
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6 Celery Fields, Program Concludes Sarasota, FL B,L Activity note: Celery Fields field trip participants would need to be able to walk up to two miles on uneven terrain. Breakfast: Early morning hot breakfast buffet available after 6:30am. Please be ready to d...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,249
Price per day$208
Last Updated: 8/27/2021

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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Ginny

Feb 2020

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This is a delightful trip

This is a delightful trip. We saw many birds well in beautiful habitat. It is an extremely well run program and a lot of fun. Thanks to the people from Sarasota Audu...

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Carol

Mar 2019

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We got great looks at some serious target birds

We got great looks at some serious target birds - Florida Scrub Jay, Roseatte Spoonbill, Swallow-tailed Kite, Limpkin, Crested Caracara to name a few. The leaders al...

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Meals Included
  • 14 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 5 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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