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Jane
August 19, 2022
24 min drive: The word, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, is from the Seminole Indian language meaning "created waters." Established in 1996 as part of the Everglades master restoration plan, on what was a wastewater utility property. Wakodahatchee Wetlands’ key feature is a three-quarter-mile, elevated boardwalk that crosses ponds, marsh areas, and wooded dikes and islands. The birds have accepted and are indifferent to the boardwalk traffic. Uniquely, like few other preserves, the birds can be seen and photographed within a few feet of the walkway. It makes for a birding paradise. During the first five months of the year, the breeding and nesting season, the adults, especially, the long-legged waders, are in vibrant colors and dandy plumage. The Preserve’s list of 178 birds includes the endangered Wood Stork, the several herons, egrets, and bitterns; spoonbills, raptors, ducks, small waders, including the Purple Swamp Hen, and warblers. Rookeries and individual nests of many species are close to the boardwalk. The young can be observed from breaking out the egg to the fledge. The preserve is also home to turtles, alligators, frogs, and mammals, including an occasional bobcat. Owen has visited the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in February 2004 and in March 2014. He has photographed long-legged waders such as the Little Blue Heron, Tricolored Heron, Wood Stork, Least Bittern, and many others. Source: Owen Deutsch Photography This site is one of the best in all of Florida for bird photographers. These constructed wetlands were designed to recycle highly-treated wastewater from the county’s Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility. In addition, they provide approximately 50 acres of freshwater marsh habitat for wetland bird species. An elevated boardwalk offers unbelievable views of Purple Gallinule, Sora, Least Bittern, Limpkin, Black-bellied Whistling-ducks and more. Eye-candy birding at its best! Thanks to an abundance of Pond Apple trees, this location has become a Wood Stork nesting spot February through April. The boardwalk is also popular with fitness walkers which can cause some vibrations for would-be photographers, but otherwise, this place is for the birds (and birders)! The site has something in all seasons and is excellent for all skill levels. A must-see in Palm Beach County. source: Wakodahatchee Wetlands
24 min drive: The word, Wakodahatchee Wetlands, is from the Seminole Indian language meaning "created waters." Established in 1996 as part of the Everglades master restoration plan, on what was a wastewater utility property. Wakodahatchee Wetlands’ key feature is a three-quarter-mile, elevated boar…
Liora
May 25, 2022
Free short walk on a pier through these beautiful wetlands. Gives you a glimpse of what our ecosystem is like here 🦜
Morgan
February 10, 2020
For hiking and observing nature/wildlife
Laurie
October 22, 2019
A must for photographers, nature lovers and bird watchers.
Nikki
February 4, 2019
excellent place for the avid birder. nice walk here on boardwalks over wetlands. many of the birds nest in the winter in close proximity. parking can be an issue
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13270 Jog Rd
Delray Beach, FL