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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 28.2140/-81.3949 (2021-04-18 10:14:56 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Lake Tohopekaliga" (2021-04-18 10:14:56 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica)
Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)
Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis)
Barred Owl (Strix varia)

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) was added by Rebecca Anthony (2024-09-18 17:59:35)

Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) was added by Rebecca Anthony (2024-09-18 17:59:23)

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) was added by Rebecca Anthony (2024-09-18 17:59:10)

Barred Owl (Strix varia) was added by Rebecca Anthony (2024-09-18 17:59:00)

Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) was added by Rebecca Anthony (2024-09-18 17:58:45)

  • Timing and strategy

Snail Kites can be found on this lake during any season along with Limpkin and other wading birds

Roseate Spoobils rarely during May/June

Least Bittern during June/July

Black-necked Stilt during April-July

The best bet for seeing the birds is to book an airboat tour with Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Rebecca Anthony on 2024-09-18 17:48
Snail Kites can be found on this lake during any season along with Limpkin and other wading birds Roseate Spoobils rarely during May/June Least Bittern during June/July Black-necked Stilt during April-July The best bet for seeing the birds is to book an airboat tour with Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
  • How to get there

There is no public transport to this location. The best way to get there would be to take the Sunrail to the Poinciana station and then uber/lyft the rest of the way there.

If you have your own car, you'd just drive down Poinciana blvd from 192 and the theme parks area. Keep going straight past the Racetrack until you hit a dead end. You'll see Southport Park on the left.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Rebecca Anthony on 2024-09-18 17:50
There is no public transport to this location. The best way to get there would be to take the Sunrail to the Poinciana station and then uber/lyft the rest of the way there. If you have your own car, you'd just drive down Poinciana blvd from 192 and the theme parks area. Keep going straight past the Racetrack until you hit a dead end. You'll see Southport Park on the left.

Boggy creek is open from 9-5 and you can schedule an airboat ride upon arrival, or just scan the water from the boat ramp.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Rebecca Anthony on 2024-09-18 17:51
Boggy creek is open from 9-5 and you can schedule an airboat ride upon arrival, or just scan the water from the boat ramp.
  • Other attractions

Plenty of gators, sometimes raccoon, turtles, deer, and fish.

There is also a butterfly garden with native butterflies and plants.

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• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Rebecca Anthony on 2024-09-18 17:57
Plenty of gators, sometimes raccoon, turtles, deer, and fish. There is also a butterfly garden with native butterflies and plants.
Edited by Rebecca Anthony on 2024-09-18 17:52
Plenty of gators, sometimes raccoon, turtles, and fish. There is also a butterfly garden with native butterflies and plants.

There are 4 restrooms and there is a restaurant and tiki bar.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Rebecca Anthony on 2024-09-18 17:53
There are 4 restrooms and there is a restaurant and tiki bar.

There has been theft from the parking area. Be sure to take your valuables with you. Also, the airboats are quite noisy.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Rebecca Anthony on 2024-09-18 17:53
There has been theft from the parking area. Be sure to take your valuables with you. Also, the airboats are quite noisy.
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