Biscayne NP kayak-birding


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Posted by Susan Schneider on 20:49:45 06/03/07

The last time I launched from the 173rd St. public access, I headed toward Chicken Key and had the pleasure of being joined by two foraging dolphins. This morning I turned south and explored the northern end of Biscayne NP.

Among the expected species, the avian highlight was seeing one of three vocalizing Mangrove Cuckoos. I enjoyed spotting half a dozen fish species, including a 1-foot Barracuda. More unusual was the sight of a foraging Horseshoe Crab. It was a good day for crustaceans, as I also saw a fairly large red land crab (species?) and the usual small brown mangrove crabs. I was not crabby after an hour on the water.

Good birding,
Susan



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