Pigott/Stegman Birders Room, Sanibel Island, Florida, USA
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N 26° 26.725 W 082° 06.725
17R E 389124 N 2925491
Birdwatching room located in the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
Waymark Code: WMZEXC
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2018
Views: 11
Located on Sanibel Island is the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge is the number one spot for birding in America. Home to over 245 species of birds both migratory and residential, you are bound to see their avian inhabitants on refuge property. Come visit and see for yourself why this refuge is so deserving of this title.
Located throughout the refuge are numerous places to birdwatch. The refuge management, volunteers and donors have set up special locations for birdwatching. One such location is in the Ding Darling visitor and educational center. Along with exhibits about the refuge a special birdwatching room has been set aside for viewing birds near the visitor center. This room was created due to the generous support of Jim and Gaye Pigott and Ken and Mary Ruth Stegman. In this birdwatching location those with disabilities can view birds in safety and comfort. Bring your own binoculars or borrow some from the front desk. There is space for tripods and scopes and well as wheelchairs and other mobility devices. During the hotter and buggier summer months this is a popular way to view birds.
The Center is open daily except for most federal holidays. The Center hours are January to April from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and May to December from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost is free.
Park Name: J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
Sponsoring Organization: US Fish and Wildlife Service
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Website: [Web Link]
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location: Not listed
Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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