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Posted by Alex Harper on 20:36:59 02/23/10
In Reply to: Re: Ani at the Annex -- species unknown posted by Sean
Here are details from the "Locations" page from the TAS site:
Lucky Hammock and the Annex (Frog Pond WMA/Southern Glades WEA)
Highlights: White-crowned Pigeon can be seen here year-round. Migrant and wintering songbirds, including Yellow-breasted Chat, Painted Bunting and various sparrows can be found in brushy areas. Sandhill Cranes can often be found in surrounding agricultural fields. During August, check fallow agricultural fields on SR 9336 for Upland Sandpiper and other shorebirds. Lucky Hammock birdlist.
Directions: From the intersection of Florida's Turnpike and US 1 in Florida City, turn right on Palm Drive (SW 344 Street) and drive west 1.6 miles. Turn left on SW 192 Avenue and drive south 2.0 miles. Turn right on SW 376 Street (SR 9336) and drive west 4.5 miles to Aerojet Road (SW 232 Avenue). Lucky Hammock, in Frog Pond Wildlife Management Area, is a small hardwood hammock surrounded by agricultural fields, located 0.3 miles south of SR 9336 on the west side of Aerojet Road. The Annex, a brushy area planted in native trees, is farther south on Aerojet Road, in Southern Glades Wildlife and Environmental Area.
Check out the locations page for your trip, it should be very helpful.
Alex Harper
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