Bird the hardwoods and lawn areas around the entrance to the science center. Next, bird the elevated boardwalk that winds above the 20 acres of wetlands adjacent to Big Escambia Creek. Large hardwoods were damaged by recent hurricanes and now provide excellent habitat for Red-bellied, Red-headed, and Pileated woodpeckers. Common Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds are attracted year-round to the diamond leaf and water oak, tupelo, and bald cypress that grow in the wetlands. Brewer's Blackbirds join them in the winter. Belted Kingfishers are a common sight on Big Escambia Creek as are Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets, and Green Herons. Mississippi Kites forage just above the tree tops in spring and summer, and the occasional Osprey may be seen during spring and fall migration.

Access: Open August through May, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm, call or e-mail for summer and Saturday schedules.

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