The Blue Hole - National Key Deer Refuge
Posted by: krazykatzen
N 24° 42.351 W 081° 22.797
17R E 461568 N 2732430
A fresh-water pond at an old quarry site. Wheelchair accessible viewing dock.
Waymark Code: WM34FG
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/08/2008
Views: 92
Central on Big Pine Key is an old quarry, filled with freshwater, and home to a diverse array of wildlife— the Blue Hole. The Blue Hole has visitor facilities including an interpretive kiosk, staffed by volunteers, and an observation platform. It is a popular look-out spot for visitors to Big Pine Key.
I've seen Pie-billed Grebe, Blue-gray gnatcatchers, Great Egrets, Blue Herons (but not the rare white-morph that tends to prefer the salt water bays nearby), and even a Green Macaw (domesticated, with his caretaker). Alligators and Key Deer are often seen at the Blue Hole too.
From US 1, turn north onto Key Deer Blvd and follow about 3 miles until you see the sign for the parking lot. The viewing platform is a short walk from the lot.
Managing Agency: National Key Deer Refuge
County: Monroe
Cluster Name: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
To claim a log for this waymark, some proof of a visit is required. This proof can be a simple photo of a GPS, a photo of the person logging the waymark, or a photo of a signature item that a person uses for photographs, similar to using a gps.