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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
• protection status
• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 27.0031/-80.1045 (2021-04-18 08:34:31 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Jonathan Dickinson SP" (2021-04-18 08:34:31 )

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  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Dryobates borealis)
Florida Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens)
Bachman's Sparrow (Peucaea aestivalis)

Florida Scrub-Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) was added by Rebecca Smith (2022-10-21 17:17:08)

Bachman's Sparrow (Peucaea aestivalis) was added by Rebecca Smith (2022-10-21 17:16:55)

Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Dryobates borealis) was added by Rebecca Smith (2022-10-21 17:16:30)

  • Timing and strategy

Any season is nice to visit the state park, but spring, fall, and winter are best so it won't be as hot. Plan to arrive early because the winds pick up later in the afternoon and make birding a bit more difficult.

Give recommendations for making your visit as productive as possible.
This may include for instance:
• best season
• best time of the day
• how much time to spend at the site
• best means of locomotion within the site
• recommended routes / areas within the site
• guiding

Edited by Rebecca Smith on 2022-10-21 16:57
Any season is nice to visit the state park, but spring, fall, and winter are best so it won't be as hot. Plan to arrive early because the winds pick up later in the afternoon and make birding a bit more difficult.
  • How to get there

You can take I-95 or the Florida Turnpike to route 1. The park entrance and pay station is located right on route 1.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Rebecca Smith on 2022-10-21 16:59
You can take I-95 or the Florida Turnpike to route 1. The park entrance and pay station is located right on route 1.

The park is open 8am until dusk and there is a $6 fee per vehicle.

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• entry points
• entry permits / entry tickets and fees
• opening hours / opening season
• other restrictions

Note that this section should only contain information on how to ACCESS (= enter) a site. Info on how to REACH a site should be added to "How to get there" section.

Edited by Rebecca Smith on 2022-10-21 17:01
The park is open 8am until dusk and there is a $6 fee per vehicle.
  • Other attractions

The park is mainly frequented by cyclists. There are several miles of mountain biking trails that pedestrians are not allowed to walk on. They also have kayaking/canoeing, a pontoon boat tour, camping, horseback riding, and fishing.

Add information about other attractions at this site, including
• wildlife (apart from birds)
• sights (natural, cultural, archaeological, etc.)
• activities (e.g. for non-birding companions)

Edited by Rebecca Smith on 2022-10-21 17:05
The park is mainly frequented by cyclists. There are several miles of mountain biking trails that pedestrians are not allowed to walk on. They also have kayaking/canoeing, a pontoon boat tour, camping, horseback riding, and fishing.

There is watchtower for viewing the area around the scrub habitat. You can see the ocean from the watchtower. There's a concession stand that serves meals, snacks, drinks, and beer. There are several restrooms around the park.

Provide information about what type of facilities are available at
or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Rebecca Smith on 2022-10-21 17:07
There is watchtower for viewing the area around the scrub habitat. You can see the ocean from the watchtower. There's a concession stand that serves meals, snacks, drinks, and beer. There are several restrooms around the park.

You definitely have to watch out for mountain bikers. They're very fast and they're even allowed on some of the hiking trails within the pine forest. 

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Rebecca Smith on 2022-10-21 17:09
You definitely have to watch out for mountain bikers. They're very fast and they're even allowed on some of the hiking trails within the pine forest. 
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