Birding Photography Boat Tour - Explore Rookery Bay

Birding Photography Boat Tour - Explore Rookery Bay

Photograph native and migratory birds in the wild! Learn, discover and explore Rookery Bay Reserve on a fantastic birding photography tour. Designed by a photographer for birding enthusiasts, this tour is guaranteed to fill your memory cards with amazing shots from a variety of species. We understanding lighting! Common encounters include osprey, herons, ibis, brown pelicans, egrets and a variety of shorebirds. Seasonal birds include roseate spoonbill, black skimmer, white pelican and the peregrine falcon. All trips are educational, family friendly (ages 3+) and non-touristy with a 6 passenger maximum. This tour is offered at 7:30am or 3 hours before sunset. Private and custom tours available. Florida Saltwater Adventures Inc.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Caxambas Park, 909 Collier Ct, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA

Departure and return point. Restrooms, drinks, souvenirs available. Parking if free.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Caxambas Pass, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA

Tour travels through the Caxambas Pass area. This is a great birding area for shorebirds, pelicans, hawks, wading birds, eagles, falcons (seasonal).

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 6050 Collier Blvd, Naples, FL 34114, USA

General location for the majority of the tour. Great photo opportunities for birds, barrier islands, mangrove trees and several species wildlife.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cape Romano - Ten Thousand Islands Aquatic Preserve, Naples, FL 34114, USA

Depending on weather conditions and interests, the tour often explores this region for additional birding photo opportunities. This is also the general location of the famous Cape Romano Dome Homes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Kice Island, Florida 34145, USA

Additional photo opportunities for several species of birds.