Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
网页Get tickets to visit the Sanctuary. We will be closed from October 8-10, 2024 for Hurricane Milton. Check out our upcoming events here.. Now celebrating 70 years!
Protecting the Ghost Orchids of Collier County
网页2024年7月30日 · Since it was discovered in July 2007, the "Super" ghost orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary has been in the international spotlight every summer. Ghost orchids are considered, by some, to be Collier County’s “crown jewel.”. Found nowhere else in the U.S., their delicate white blossoms that dance …
Conservation - Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
网页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 ...
Wading Birds - Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
网页All of these fabulous animals rely on wetlands for foraging, breeding, roosting, or some other part of their ecology. Corkscrew is home to 17 species of wading birds, and these can be broken down into even smaller categories. Herons - Great Blue Heron, Little Blue Heron, Green Heron, Tri-colored Heron, Black-Crowned Night Heron, and Yellow ...
Birds of Corkscrew Swamp
网页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 ...
Programs and Events | Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
网页Guided Walks and other on-site programs at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary are now underway! Click here for registration. Programs labeled "Adult" are for those age 16 years or older. Programs labeled "Family" are for any age, but a participant under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Programs are usually fee and/or reservation based and require ...
Guided Programs | Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
网页The best way to learn about and experience the Western Everglades. Guided programs on Corkscrew's famous boardwalk or through the remote Sanctuary backcountry are some of the best ways to learn about and experience the Western Everglades. See the options below to find a program that suits you.
The "Super" Ghost Orchid Now Blooming - Audubon Corkscrew …
网页NAPLES, FL — June 24, 2024 —The “Super” ghost orchid at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is now blooming. Ghost orchids (Dendrophylax lindenii) are rare flowering plants that rely on extremely sensitive, wetland habitats, and are only known to live in South Florida and Cuba. "We are so fortunate to be able to share with our visitors a glimpse of this …
Animals - Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
网页An example that hits somewhat close to home is the Burmese python. This large constrictor has received much publicity in recent years. While it hasn't reached Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, we are vigilant and constantly on the lookout for this as well as other invasive animals. Currently the only problematic invasive animal is the wild hog.
Visit Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
网页Thank you for visiting Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary! The Blair Audubon Visitor Center phone number is 239-348-9151. Open daily at 8 a.m. From May 1 through Dec. 15, we close at 3 p.m. with the last admission at 1 p.m. From Dec. 16 through April 30, we are open until 5 p.m. (last admission at 3 p.m.) Online tickets are recommended.