Birding Winding Waters Natural Area (Florida)

In 2018 I (Derek) traveled to Florida to play a show at FAU. While I was there, I got to visit the Loggerhead Marinelife Center and had the chance to bird some promising locations including Winding Water's Natural Area. My target species include Snail Kite, Limpkin, Black-bellied Whistling Duck, and Purple Gallinule. Will this pristine habitat lead to a successful day or a disappointment?
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Credits (Photos from flickr used with "commercial use and modifications allowed" under CC license)
Snail Kite with Apple Snail at 4:27
Andy Morffew
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Snail Kite in Flight in Cover Photo and at 4:12
Andy Morffew
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Female Snail Kite at 4:17
Susan Young
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Special thanks to Terry Sohl for allowing us to use his range maps
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Limpkin in Cover Photo and at 5:42
Isaac Sanchez
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Limpkin with Apple Snail at 5:56
James Diedrick
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Purple Gallinule in Cover Photo and at 8:04
Andy Morffew
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Purple Gallinule at 8:23, 8:31, 8:49
Bill Grossmeyer
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Thanks to Susan Schneider for letting me interview her as well!
All other photos and videos by Derek Sallmann

[@FollowThomas]

I need to check out that wetland when I'm in South Florida. Thanks for giving me a new place to go birding there. Great video as always 👍

[@BadgerlandBirding]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! I had a great time there, hope you’re able to go check it out 👍

[@maosung5219]

❤❤🧡

[@toddleech1055]

another very well done video.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Todd Leech thanks, Todd!

[@mamaboocee]

GREAT birdwatching!!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks! Thanks for watching! :)

[@aurora571000]

Great job finding your target birds!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thank you!

[@jacobwixom9275]

Purple Gallinules are so pretty. I always wanted to see one in real life!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Jacob Wixom they are amazing! What’s crazy, is that we actually had one show up in Wisconsin a few years ago. Some of the pictures used in this video are actually from that individual. It was a real treat for everyone in the state who saw it.

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[@arandomcasualgamer3923]

"Southern Florida Marshes are the only reliable place to find Snail Kites in the United States." sad Paynes Prairie Preserve noises

[@piccadillypie]

Another great video! Thanks!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Kevin Ash thanks for watching!

[@mjinfl967]

Great video. I have limpkins in the marshy canal behind my home and they can squak/scream for hours and hours on end all night long.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

MJ InFl thanks! Haha, that was not what I expected. How does it compare to Barn Owl calls?

[@mjinfl967]

Barn owl sound more like a loud insect where limpkins sound more like screams of something being murdered. It’s loud and high-pitched and goes on for hours.😁

[@AdventuresSWFlorida]

Great video

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Thanks!

[@VanessaG1229]

During my last visit to Florida, I was fortunate to see a common ground dove up close. It landed just near the pool where I was relaxing, and spent a minute or so looking around the patio. I couldn't believe how tiny it was compared to a morning dove.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Vanessa G awww jealous! That’s so cool!