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Florida Spring Migration

Biscayne National Park in Homestead, Florida
March and April, 2006 - Call 305-230-1100 for reservations
Biscayne National Underwater Park Inc. the concessionaire for Biscayne National Park in Homestead, Florida, is for the first time in it’s history now taking reservations for boat trips to the offshore islands in Biscayne National Park, for the sole purpose of bird watching. This will allow “birders” a unique opportunity to observe the “spring migration” that takes place on the islands of Boca Chita and Adams Key in the National Park. These islands are approximately six ( 6 ) miles offshore from the mainland and uninhabited. The trips are planned for the months of March and April, 2006, when the spring migration is at its height. In an effort to provide the best atmosphere for bird watching the trips are scheduled Monday through Thursday, when visitation by others to the islands is minimal. A minimum of 25 passengers is required to run these special trips. The cost per person is $24.45 and must be paid in advance. The trips will depart the Park at “Convoy Point” in Homestead at approximately 3PM and leave the islands 30 minutes prior to sunset. This schedule will offer a peak late afternoon period for bird watching. The return trip to Convoy Point should be quite spectacular as the boat will be going directly into the Westerly setting sun. Trips are limited calling early is suggested, to make reservation contact Biscayne National Underwater Park Inc. at 305-230-1100.