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Egmont Key
Just north of Anna
Maria Island, and
accessible only by
boat, Egmont Key
offers a rare
opportunity to see
the area's marine
populations in a
dedicated preserve
declared a National Wildlife Refuge. The southern tip of
the 440-acre island is designated a "no human zone" where
only wildlife are permitted, providing sanctuary to huge
populations of indigenous and migratory birds. Boat
rentals, charters, as well as boat ramps are easily sourced on
Anna Maria Island, Bradenton and Palmetto, and make for
one of the area's most unique birding opportunities.
Open daily.
North of Anna Maria Island and Passage Key
fws.gov/EgmontKey

Emerson Point Preserve *
A great place for
beginners, Emerson
Point Preserve offers
6.5 miles of trails
and boardwalks,
including nine trails
that wind through
uplands, tropical
hammocks of
Gumbo Limbo and Live Oak trees, coastal berm, and
mangrove estuary, each with respective birding
opportunities. Check the freshwater wetlands for
waterfowl such as Wood Stork and Roseate Spoonbill.
Upland trails can offer songbirds, woodpeckers and hawks.
Spring and fall offer migratory species. An observation
tower offers a stunning 360° view of the area.
Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
5801 17th St. W., Palmetto
BradentonGulfIslands.com/play/beaches-and-parks
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Bradenton Area Birding Guide

Contents
Why the Bradenton Area
Where you’ll find them
The Birds of the Bradenton Area
Birding and Eco/Nature Events
Additional birding information
About the Bradenton Area
Field Notes
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Bradenton Area Birding Guide - Why the Bradenton Area
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Bradenton Area Birding Guide - Where you’ll find them
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Bradenton Area Birding Guide - The Birds of the Bradenton Area
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Bradenton Area Birding Guide - Additional birding information
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Bradenton Area Birding Guide - About the Bradenton Area
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