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Half-Day Private Bird Tour of Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg - 2 person max

Half-Day Private Bird Tour of Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg - 2 person max

By Archaeopteryx Birding and Nature Tours
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Fort De Soto Park has a unique location on the Gulf of Mexico, making it one of the top birding sites in the state of Florida. It's especially diverse in the months of April and October for spring and fall migration. This patch of land is the first area birds will arrive at as they make their migratory flight across the gulf. Not only will you see shorebirds, wading birds, and resident songbird species, but you'll see neotropical migrants and they pass through our state on their way to/from the Caribbean and Central America. As for the rest of the year, you can count on ducks and loons if you book your tour in the winter months and breeding bird species in the summer. This area is also known for rare species and vagrants that pass through Florida. Photographers will love the morning lighting on the beach as small shorebirds forage in the rack line.
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HK$2,204.63
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Ages 18-92
Duration: 5h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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  • We provide water and light snacks on our tours such as granola/power bars, chips, and nuts.
  • We provide both still and sparkling drinking water on our tours
  • We'll provide you with a shared ebird checklist of the bird species seen on your tour.
  • Entry/Admission - Fort De Soto Park
What's not included
  • Phila Deli offers great food options including vegetarian/vegan, but lunch prices are not included.


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Phila Deli, 1120 Pinellas Bayway S STE 106, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA
    When you pull into the parking lot, make a right and look for the orange Honda Element parked as far away from the building as possible. We'll meet outside the park to avoid the entry fee on 2 vehicles.
Pickup details
  • You'll be picked up in at orange Honda Element with our company logo on the sides.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Tampa Intl Airport, 4100 George J Bean Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33607
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 294983P2

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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