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Orlando Wetlands

Florida  >  United States

Man-made wetland to treat wastewater from Orlando and the surrounding area. The facility is 1650 acres (6.7 km²) in size. 220 bird species have been recorded.

Geplaatst* door Herbert Roehm
Meest recente update 29 maart 2024

Beschrijving

Orlando Wetlands is a large wetlands treatment facility that uses aquatic plants to polish already treated wastewater before discharging it into the St. Johns River. The many ponds where the wastewater is treated offer a rich supply of food for all types of animals. In particular, water birds such as ducks, herons, wading birds and Osprey can be observed searching for food, building nests and breeding. In winter Least Bittern and American Bittern are possible.

The Cypress Boardwalk runs through part of the area. Many birds can be seen from a short distance. For example Little Blue Heron, Tricolored Heron, Reddish Egret, Purple Gallinule, Sandhill Crane, Anhinga, Double-crested Cormorant, Limpkin, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, White Ibis, Glossy Ibis, Black-crowned Night Heron, Red-winged Blackbird and Boat-tailed Grackle.

Details

Toegang

Orlando Wetlands is located 20 miles (35 km) east of the city of Orlando. The area is only accessible by car. There is a parking at the entrance. Click on the P in the map for directions or coordinates. Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free. In the area itself you are only allowed to cycle, walk, drive a horse or be driven around on a trolley bus. Free trolley bus tours Friday to Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There are picnic pavilions, barbecue areas, information boards and toilets in the entrance area. Note: Alligators live throughout the area. Observe the rules of conduct!

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Wetland , Rietvelden , Grasland/weide , Vijver , Meer , Slikken

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Nat , Zanderig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente

Route

Breed pad , Onverharde weg , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

The outlined circular route of 1,8 miles (3 km) on the map includes the Cypress Boardwalk and is a good way to see the best areas. But there are many more hiking trails.

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