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This morning I went birding a to Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Palm Beach County, Florida. Upon arrival we immediately saw a Roseate Spoonbill (my favorite bird of the day), several Egrets, a Black-crowned Night Heron, Blue Wing Teal) which are always a treat for this Californian) and Common Gallinule. There is a lot of bird activity this time of year here including many birds on nests. We saw twenty-one different bird species plus three alligators and at least three iguana. Here is today’s bird list: Wakodahatchee Wetlands Bird List 1/17/15.
Click read more to learn more about Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
Wakodahatchee means “created waters” in the Seminole Indian Language. Wakodahatchee is 50 acres of utility land in Palm Beach County converted into a recreation wetlands with a three-quarter mile boardwalk. It also serves as a natural filter for two million gallons of water a day.
There is an abundance of wildlife including turtles, frogs, alligators and birds. More than 140 different species of birds have been spotted at the site. There are a variety of wetland zones found at Wakodahatchee including the following habitats:
Open pond water areas to attract waterfowl and diving birds
Emergent marsh areas for rails, moorhens, and sparrows
Shallow shelves for herons and egrets
Islands with shrubs and snags to serve as roosting, nesting, and basking sites
Forested wetland areas for long-term habitat development
A three-quarter mile boardwalk winds through three of the wetland’s ponds
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