Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
375 Sanctuary Road West Naples, FL 34120 (239) 348-9151 [email protected]. Summer Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. last admission at 1 p.m. Plan Your Visit | Directions.
The Sanctuary | Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary occupies 13,000-plus acres in the heart of the Corkscrew Watershed in Southwest Florida, part of the Western Everglades. It is primarily composed of wetlands. These include the largest remaining, virgin bald cypress forest in the world (approximately 700 acres), which was historically the site of the largest nesting ...
General Information | Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
General Information. All animals and plants in the sanctuary are protected. Please take only photos and memories.We recommend that you bring water, bug spray, binoculars, and a camera when you explore the boardwalk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Boardwalk Rules. Photo: Rich Kuntz. All animals and plants in the sanctuary are protected.
Birds of Corkscrew Swamp
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is home to a wide diversity of birds ranging from the iconic Wood Stork and majestic Bald Eagle to the tiny, soft-spoken Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and vociferous Black-bellied Whistling-Duck. Some are year-round residents while others pass through during arduous migrations. Others are seasonal and come for just the winter ...
Conservation - Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Conservation is at the heart of Corkscrew's mission. For over a century, Audubon has worked to protect and restore America's Everglades. Famous for its abundance of bird life, the Everglades has faced many challenges. From the murder of Audubon Warden Guy Bradley by plume hunters as he fought to protect some of the Everglades' iconic species ...
Visit Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Children 6 to 14: $6. Children under 6: FREE. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Members: FREE. Members of the US Military (with ID): $14. National Audubon Members (with ID): $14. *NO SAME-DAY REFUNDS. No-shows are not refundable. If you've purchased a ticket and need to change it or cancel in advance, contact [email protected] to request ...
Upcoming events | Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
5 天之前 · Moonlight on the Boardwalk. Thursday, October 17 – Moonlight on the Boardwalk Event from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., with last admission at 8pm (sunset at 6:57 p.m.) Details ».
What Makes Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary So Special?
2024年3月29日 · With peak wind gusts of 142 mph recorded in Naples, the center of the storm path passed less than six miles from Corkscrew’s Blair Audubon Visitor Center. The storm dropped 12.6 inches of rainfall in the Sanctuary, bringing water levels to 4.17 feet, the fourth-highest on record. The boardwalk after Hurricane Irma, September 10, 2017.
Mammals of Corkscrew | Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Corkscrew Swamp is home to 34 species of mammals. Bobcat photographed in Corkscrew's backcountry Photo: Photo by Allyson L. Webb. Mammals play an important role in ecosystems. While many people instantly think of larger charismatic megafauna (such as the Florida Panther, Florida Black Bear, River Otter, and White-tailed Deer ), there are many ...
Sanctuary Sightings | Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
2024年10月3日 · Corkscrew's Super Ghost Orchid NOT blooming. Visitors and staff observe flora and fauna from the boardwalk on a daily basis. Below are some of the highlights reported since September 26, 2024! To find out what to expect in this season, check out our Seasonal Nature Viewing Opportunities page. Click here to download a checklist of birds around ...