Birds of the Bradenton Area Neal Preserve Photo: Rick Schwartz The Bradenton Area provides a treasure trove of avian species. The area's broad and varied range of topography provides habitats that vary from offshore islands and tidal marshes, to inland sand prairies, swamps and more. The area is also a frequent stopover for a variety of migratory species, allowing rare sightings of birds typically found elsewhere. Although no area birding list could ever be totally complete or exhaustive, the following provides a great starting point for the many birds in the area, and an excellent way for you to begin your exploration of one of the state's best birding locations. wish to visit the For more area bird information, you may ateeAudubon.org Manatee County Audubon Society at: Man - 13 -http://www.ManateeAudubon.org