wetbelly
01-23-2008, 07:52 PM
Merritt Island NWR – Titusville, FL
Saturday, February 16, 7:00 am
Meeting Time and Location:
We will meet at the Refuge parking lot near the visitor center at 7:00 am.
Shoot Details:
Approximately one-half of the refuge's 140,000 acres consists of brackish estuaries and marshes. The remaining lands consist of coastal dunes, scrub oaks, pine forests and flatwoods, and palm and oak hammocks. The coastal location of MINWR, seven distinct habitat types, and position between the subtropic and temperate climatic zones, contribute to the refuge's importance as a major wintering area for migratory birds. Over 500 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge with 15 being listed as federally threatened or endangered. Several wading bird rookeries, 10 active bald eagle nests, numerous osprey nests, up to 400 manatees during spring months, and an estimated 2,500 Florida Scrub Jays be found on the refuge. A long lens and flash are recommended to optimize your shooting opportunities. For more information please visit the MINWR website: http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/ .
Directions:
From I-95, take Exit 220 (Titusville, State Road 406 Exit). Head east on SR406, also known as Garden Street. Continue east on Garden Street for several miles and go over a the Max Brewer Drawbridge. Continue three miles passed the bridge to the fork in the road and bear right onto SR402. Continue two mileson SR402 and the entrance to the visitor center entrance will be on your right.
Outing Fee:
There is no fee for this outing.
How to sign-up:
Attendance for this outing is not limited, but please let us know if you plan to attend. Please sign up by sending an e-mail to treasurer@cnpa.org .
Special Considerations:
There is a Space Shuttle launch scheduled for Feb. 7. If that launch is delayed it may impact our ability to enter MINWR. We do have alternate plans that will be communicated to those who plan on going
Saturday, February 16, 7:00 am
Meeting Time and Location:
We will meet at the Refuge parking lot near the visitor center at 7:00 am.
Shoot Details:
Approximately one-half of the refuge's 140,000 acres consists of brackish estuaries and marshes. The remaining lands consist of coastal dunes, scrub oaks, pine forests and flatwoods, and palm and oak hammocks. The coastal location of MINWR, seven distinct habitat types, and position between the subtropic and temperate climatic zones, contribute to the refuge's importance as a major wintering area for migratory birds. Over 500 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge with 15 being listed as federally threatened or endangered. Several wading bird rookeries, 10 active bald eagle nests, numerous osprey nests, up to 400 manatees during spring months, and an estimated 2,500 Florida Scrub Jays be found on the refuge. A long lens and flash are recommended to optimize your shooting opportunities. For more information please visit the MINWR website: http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/ .
Directions:
From I-95, take Exit 220 (Titusville, State Road 406 Exit). Head east on SR406, also known as Garden Street. Continue east on Garden Street for several miles and go over a the Max Brewer Drawbridge. Continue three miles passed the bridge to the fork in the road and bear right onto SR402. Continue two mileson SR402 and the entrance to the visitor center entrance will be on your right.
Outing Fee:
There is no fee for this outing.
How to sign-up:
Attendance for this outing is not limited, but please let us know if you plan to attend. Please sign up by sending an e-mail to treasurer@cnpa.org .
Special Considerations:
There is a Space Shuttle launch scheduled for Feb. 7. If that launch is delayed it may impact our ability to enter MINWR. We do have alternate plans that will be communicated to those who plan on going