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Joe Overstreet Road

Florida  >  United States

The Joe Overstreet Road leads through an agricultural area to Lake Kissimmee. The road is good for a variety of bird observations.

Geplaatst* door Herbert Roehm
Meest recente update 30 maart 2024

Beschrijving

The drive on Joe Overstreet Road is 5.5 miles through an agricultural area (cropping, livestock). Various species of birds can be seen along the road such as Sandhill Crane, Wood Stork, Eastern Meadowlark, Red-shouldered Hawk, Bald Eagle and Great Horned Owl. There is an observation platform at Lake Kissimmee where you can see Osprey, Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, Tricolored Heron, Laughing Gull and others.

A telephoto lens with the largest possible focal length and/or a spotting scope is recommended for the Bald Eagle, which are usually at a greater distance.

Details

Toegang

Joe Overstreet Road branches off 46 miles south of Orlando from Road 523 to Lake Kissimmee. When driving on Joe Overstreet Road to Lake Kissimmee, you can pull over anywhere on the side of the road, but be considerate of heavy traffic. At the end of the street is a parking lot for the public boat ramp, a small store and restrooms. Attention: There are alligators near the lakeshore - please follow the rules of conduct. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates.

Terrein en leefgebied

Landbouw , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Meer

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Zanderig , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar , Lente

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente

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Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

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