Birds & Wildlife of Southwest Florida - Twenty Minute Photo Guide

[@philipgowdy]

Excelent guide for people living elsewhere in the world, planning a visit.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Philip, thanks, appreciate that. I hope you get great bird shots when you do visit. Let me know how it goes.

[@aurora571000]

So clear and helpful, thank you!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey, you are very welcome. Here's hoping that the bird places weren't damaged by recent hurricanes.

[@Mike-126]

Excellent content with beautiful results. Thank you!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Thanks Mike, I appreciate you watching. Let me know via email if you wish to join my small photo group in Florida in March 2023

[@Andy.Garcia]

Thank you!!!! SW FL is my favorite place to photograph, and you have no idea how much this has helped me. Great and very useful tips as well!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Andy, Glad I could help! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and to comment. Let's hope the recent hurricanes and bad weather didn't affect my list of places too badly. I can't wait to get back down there as well.

[@Andy.Garcia]

Hi Don, thanks for replying. Unfortunately Ding Darling got hit very badly. Looks like most of the vegetation was hurt by wind and seawater (turned brown). I do hear it’s starting to come back though. Birds are also slowly returning. I don’t see it as being very viable for at least a couple of years.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

@@Andy.Garcia Andy, thanks for the info. Let's hope nature recovers soon as she always does. I now lead my Florida birds photo tour out of the east coast, which has been spared lately. Join us sometime if you want! donmammoserphoto.com/photo-tours/florida-birds-photo-tour/

[@jaysreetad9980]

Beautiful pictures and Thanks for sharing

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

hi jaysreetad9980, glad you liked the video, we appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@SCWanders]

Super helpful video for the local knowledge you’ve provided. I hope to venture down there one day and photograph the Burrowing Owls. Thanks!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey Scribe, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and to comment. Glad I could help. Hope your light is great!

[@Wellsbrian7]

Nice job! Bunche Beach looks like a winner and on my short list!

[@mark-gross]

Thanks a lot for this excellent birding spot tour. In two weeks we will visit Florida and you have been a big help. Regards from Germany, Mark

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Mark, Glad you liked it. I appreciate you watching. I hope all your light in Florida is great and good luck with the birds!

[@Zugunru]

Very helpful guide and some awesome video and pictures, thanks!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey, thanks so much for the view and for taking the time to comment. We do appreciate you.

[@QVL75]

Wow, this is the best video about bird photography in SW Florida! So much valuable information. Thanks so much for sharing!This looks like a paradise for bird photographers. My biggest concern is the danger that the crocs and alligators pose. What’s your advice/caution for someone new to Florida regarding these reptiles?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi QVL75. Thanks for taking the time to watch and for the nice comments. Indeed alligators can be found in most freshwater lakes, etc. in Florida. Typically they don't pose much danger. Just keep alert and stay away from the edges of murky water especially when it's dark out. Photograph and view from a distance and you'll be fine.

[@AdrianW_photo]

This guide is a real gem. You put together an informative video packed with locations and equipment suggestions. I already have a few places on your list I want to add to my must photograph list.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Adrain, Thanks for your positive comment. I appreciate it. Yeah, Florida has some great places to photograph the birds! Best of luck.

[@FollowThomas]

Thank you. It's very helpful since I'm planning to bird in Fort Myers area.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, Glad you liked the video. Have a great time and email or contact me anytime if you find some places I didn't list.

[@hadhramyusa]

Well done excellent content with beautiful details

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Sal, I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Thanks for the positive feedback as well.

[@Cubrunwildlife]

Thanks a lot for sharing!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Thank you for taking the time to watch. We appreciate it.

[@fangfangli2717]

I am not a photographer but I really enjoyed it. thank you!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Great! Thanks for taking the time to watch. We appreciate it.

[@davidblack2632]

Great video. I been to all the places except for three and you gave great and useful advice.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi David, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I appreciate that. Hopefully all the places and their birds survived the hurricane ok.

[@juanrestrepophotography3378]

Thank you for sharing the intriguing video showcasing numerous wildlife photography locations. I greatly appreciate the effort you put into presenting such a diverse range of places. If by chance you come across additional locations in the southern region of Florida, I would be delighted to hear about them. Although the suggested places are primarily in the central west, if you happen to discover any in the southern part of the state, please do let me know. Once again, I sincerely thank you for generously sharing these wonderful suggestions.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi juanrestrepophotography3378, Glad you got something out of the video. Yeah, this video covered mostly SW Florida and I used to lead my guided photo tours based out of Fort Myers. Lately though some of the areas there have been hit-or-miss so I've switched up my tour locations and now we are based out of Sabastian and Boynton Beach on the east side. The birds are more numerous here and the action is fantastic. I'm leading another tour there in February of 2024, still a couple of spaces open if you'd like to join us. Get in touch via email if you'd like to hear more [e-mail]

[@sunilkhanna3493]

This is a very helpful guide. Thank you!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Sunil, So glad you liked it. We appreciate the positive feedback, thanks.

[@marcalmecija5761]

very good job

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Thanks Marc, I appreciate you watching.

[@nerves]

Amazing content and great presentation!!! Subscribed!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey, I appreciate that. We don't post too often and try for quality over quantity. Glad you liked the video.

[@terryngo3341]

Very helpful guide! I love video and pictures. I live in Colorado, we have a rental house in Cape Coral. When is peak season for great egret and osprey? Thank you very much!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hey Terry, thanks for watching. I also live in Colorado - where are you? Great Egret would be at peak nesting around February and March. Osprey, a bit later around April for peak, anytime for osprey fishing.

[@Meierjohnny]

Only Topphotos, Great!

[@rickcrompvoets6799]

Great video, thanks!!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi rickcrompvoets6799, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. I do appreciate it and I hope all your light is great.

[@rickcrompvoets6799]

@@DonMammoserPhoto coming November I will be in Naples, Florida and we already had planned a few of your tips. Maybe I will squeeze in another one on my way to Miami.

[@trondkleiveland5869]

Exited to watch this video. I have a trip planned for November, will that be a total waste for birding?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Thanks for watching. I'd say no, there are always birds but the true winter is better and springtime is the best. February, March and April are great.

[@kenmaier6870]

Thank You! Have any of the locations you mentioned remained impacted by Hurricane IAN, especially Ding Darling, Sanibel Lighthouse, and the associated fishing pier? Thanks again for the video

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi kenmaier6870, thanks for watching. I haven't visited those areas of Florida since IAN, but I hear that Ding Darling is re-opened again. The Lighthouse area is open but the fishing pier is still closed. Hopefully they all get back to 'normal' soon. Thanks again for your time watching our videos.

[@kenmaier6870]

@@DonMammoserPhoto - Thx for your reply, I'll be in Sanibel for 6w starting early January. If interested I can let you know how I make out photographing wildlife?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

@@kenmaier6870 Sure, I'm always interested in hearing how places are currently. I'll also be there with my photo group, but we'll be based out of the east coast of Florida. Good luck! Best if you email me [e-mail]

[@anklesoncredentials]

Can anyone bird i.d. @3:14 its got the color of a reddish egret, but is it tho?

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi, Yes, it is indeed a Reddish Egret. Thanks for watching.

[@anklesoncredentials]

@@DonMammoserPhoto thanks for the positive I.D... I see them daily. much love great video.

[@aurora571000]

So clear and helpful, thank you!

[@raylander6329]

Excellent video, full of useful tips; thank you very much for your time, and thank you for sharing

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi raylander6329. Glad you enjoyed it and THANK YOU for watching and for the positive comment. We do appreciate it. I hope if you make it to Florida your light is magic.