Description
Lyonia Preserve is a 360-acre preserve that features a unique scrub habitat and is one of the best places to see Florida Scrub-Jay. They are almost guaranteed to be seen after a hike, providing good weather. Other birds of the scrub include Eastern Towhee, White-eyed Vireo, and Northern Bobwhite.
Details
Access
Lyonia Preserve is located in Deltona. Click on the P on the map for directions to a parking. From there, you can enter the trails. There are a couple different loops ranging from 0.5 to 4 miles long. Trails are unshaded and on sugar sand for most of it. The preserve is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Dry , Flat , SandyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
If the Lyonia Environmental Center is open, you may be able to ask for a map of the Florida Scrub-Jay territories.

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