Timucuan Preserve Cedar Point
Posted by: BruceS
N 30° 27.115 W 081° 27.924
17R E 455317 N 3368955
Part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, Cedar Point gives the opportunity to see over 200 species of birds.
Waymark Code: WM4ERP
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2008
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"Like much of old Florida, Cedar Point, which lies on the south tip of Black
Hammock Island, has seen a great deal of change through the past two hundred
years. Now preserved as a natural environment, the area was once subjected to
agriculture during the plantation period of the 19th century, and management as
a pine plantation during the 20th century. These human activities have left
their mark on the land.
Consisting of approximately 400 acres, Cedar Point is located at the south
end of Black Hammock Island. Visitors have the opportunity to experience both
upland hammocks and salt marsh habitats.
Cedar Point hosts a wide range of north Florida ecosystems. A primitive boat
ramp provides access to some of the best fishing spots in the region.
Birdwatchers come to Cedar Point to see over 200 species of birds, including the
beautiful painted bunting." -
National Parks Service website