Took a short walk out to a viewing platform and in just a few minutes had spotted a Roseate Spoonbill, Purple Gallinule, Common Moorhen, Great Egret, Tricolored Heron, some Coots, Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks, Blue-winged Teal, Glossy Ibises, an Anhinga, some Boat-tailed Grackles and a passing flock of Nanday Parakeets. A naturalist was there to help us identify birds and answer questions. The rest of the trails didn't look as interesting and seemed to be used mainly by people out for exercise.

Some of the best birding we've done...be sure and walk across the street to the Palmer boardwalks and then walk/drive to the Raymond Road boardwalks. We were there late afternoon and had excellent luck finding 25+ species of birds.

My friends took me here because they knew I love bird watching. We hiked up the hill. What a beautiful area. Heard and saw so many birds. Then we went across the street to the dock. Some of the best bird watching and so close up.

Such a great experience. Saw so many incredible birds. The area is beautiful and just vibrant with life. The Audubon Society was there with a scope. They answered all of our questions. Go early in the day or at sunset for the most activity.Thanks to Ilene with the Sarasota Audubon Society for the tip on this cool place!

I don't know if I would recommend this as a tourist spot because there are no bells and whistles. But I am staying here for awhile and wanted to go to a spot to get some steps in and maybe seem some birds I don't normally see. I liked it. It was fun seeing locals just doing their thing, getting a bit of exercise walking trails and going up down hills. I did see a few birds but I heard more. I would try to find the little flying wonders but they hid themselves in the trees and bushes well.