Descrição
This is the closest Red-cockaded Woodpecker colony to Orlando. They are best observed in the early mornings. You can also find many other pine flatwood specialties here such as Bachman's Sparrow, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Eastern Towhee, Pine Warbler, and Eastern Bluebird. The powerline road often also has Eastern Meadowlark.
Detalhes
Acesso
Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park is located in Wedgefield. The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset and admission to the park is free. There are 16+ miles of trail within the park. The main entrance is along Dallas Blvd. where you can take the 4.3 mile White Trail loop. Red-cockaded Woodpecker are best found along certain points of the Red Trail. Be sure to check the marked trees, which are ones they are known to inhabit. The best way to see them is to enter in the side entrances either in Avalon Park or in Wedgefield along Newburg St. (You can park on the grass here). Press a P on the map for directions to a parking.
Terreno e Habitat
Floresta , Árvores e arbustos dispersosCondições
Plano , PantanosoCaminho circular
Simé útil um telescópio?
NãoBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
Primavera , VerãoRota
Estrada não pavimentadaCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
Pé , BicicletaAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
On the map, the White Blaze Trail has been plotted as well as the areas along the powerlines and Red Blaze Trail that allow for fastest and easiest Red-cockaded Woodpecker access.


