For all interested in visiting Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, there are
several options.  The drive around wildlife drives take you deep into the
marsh on a dirt road that you travel on slowly.  There are pull offs to ogle
and generally a paper guide to teach you about the different ecosystems you
travel through.  From the car you can see several species of birds with and
without a scope.  Some species are like those hidden pictures hard to find
others are flamoyant.  You can also see other wildlife such as our world
famous 'gators.  The actual visitors center is has a board walk that is very
easily accessible and you can see many of the more woodland type species.
Canaveral Seashore which is adjacent to the Refuge is like roughing it.
Even though they have handicap parking, there are stairs to take you over
the fragile dune environment, and the only amenities in the South area are
potties.  But, if you want to walk out into the Mosiquito Lagoon area there
are some short board walks in some areas.

Beth the OT, amateur birder, nature lover

> -----Original Message-----
> From: St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Betty B
> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2000 6:43 AM
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> Subject: Birding
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> Kitties work for me.  I have one myself (or he has me), three lizards, one
> fish, two parakeets, and of course, Astro the wonder bird.  I
> tell you, it's
> a full day just to get everyone fed in this joint.
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> Wheelchairs 'R' us you know, can we work around that?  I can't
> remember what
> we hashed out before.  I can use crutches for short duration but
> for birding
> I need to be wheelchair liberated.