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Nikon and The Brevard Nature Alliance present the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival Brevard Community College, Titusville Campus 1311 North U.S. Highway 1, Titusville January 23 - 28, 2008 -- Titusville, Florida A celebration of birds and wildlife. |
Central Florida is a place that I have just discovered since I entered my twenties. With as much traveling as I've done in my life until now, I am completely flabbergasted that I have not visited earlier in my life. One beautiful factoid about this majestic area is that the birds are showy! Destinations like Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Lake Kissimmee are a photographer's and birder's dream venture and Central Florida has no shortage of these types of birding venues. There are many species of birds that can be seen here, easily, that are difficult to find elsewhere.
The Limpkin is a bird that I've wanted to see since I was a child. With the entire United States population residing in Florida and a small portion of Georgia, a separate trip was called for to find these elusive denizens of the swamps of the Sunshine State. Capitalizing on the privilege of an invitation to the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival a few years back, I came to Central Florida and I haven't missed an opportunity to return every year. Spectacular birds like this never get old!
Having heard that Lake Kissimmee is among the most reliable of places to view this secretive creature, I went to Brinson Park at the north end of the lake on my first visit to Central Florida. Lo and behold, as I parked my car I spotted one right on the shoreline. This Limpkin was fooling around trying to pry open the snail that lay beneath it's feet. I had my Nikon Digiscoping set-up with me and I was able to get it out of the car and fully set-up within a minute's time. The bird allowed for numerous good shots. Lucky for me, I was able to document my, "life," Limpkin in Central Florida, courtesy of Nikon Digiscoping equipment.
Awesome experiences like this one make me hungry to come back for more. I've realized what a special event this is and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to indulge in these areas every year. The Space Coast Festival is a great route to take to view unique southeast specialties like the Limpkin. You'd better believe I'm heading back!
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