![]() We will hop on our bikes in the parking lot and then pedal approximately eight miles over gravel and dirt paths, while exploring some of the different habitats found in our 13,000+ acre preserve. Maybe even a glimpse of a Florida Panther! Because of the diversity of these habitats, a variety of plant and animal species can be seen here on this leisurely 14 mile ride, especially birds! Bring your binoculars and prepare to see a little bit of everything. For those who can stay a bit longer we can caravan up Turner River road to see more.īike through the hardwood hammocks, pinelands, cypress swamps and prairies of the Bear Island Unit in Big Cypress National Preserve. Then we’ll visit the ½ mile Kirby Storter Boardwalk for an easy, dry walk into a cypress strand to look for songbirds. We’ll stop at some of the best spots along the roadside to view the variety of waterbirds that draw birders to this area. ![]() The drive from Rookery Bay to Big Cypress always provides amazing birding opportunities during the winter months. Join a Park Ranger to learn the easy-to-get-to spots in the Big Cypress National Preserve that can be enjoyed by amateur and expert birders alike. ![]() This rain-fed system provides the healthy, crystal clear, fresh water that is essential to the marine life in the estuary of the 10,000 Islands below. Bring your own kayak and paddle one of the scenic waterways in Big Cypress National Preserve to explore the diversity of plant and animal life along the way. ![]()
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