New Bird Watching Opportunity: C-139 Flow Equalization Basin

Welcome bird enthusiasts! 🦜 Don't miss out on the New Bird Watching Opportunity: C-139 Flow Equalization Basin events. Join us for a fun-filled trips of spotting unique bird species in their natural habitat lead by SFWMD experts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birder, this event is perfect for all levels. Grab your binoculars and cameras and get ready to explore the fascinating world of birds with fellow bird watchers. See you there!

Reservations Required.

Meet at the C-139 Gate on Deer Fence Road (Dirt Road) . Two groups will lead by SFWMD biologists with 6 cars at leaving at 8:00 am and 6 cars at 9:00 am in order to try to minimize stressing the birds at the site. There will be frequent stops. Dogs are not allowed.

The ebird location is: C-139 Flow Equalization Basin (Restricted Access)

Bring water and snacks. Wear closed toed shoes and hat. Bring the completed Liability Release Form. Please print all required information and sign the form. Restrooms are not available at the C-139 gate. Allow for 30 minutes before your scheduled start time if you need to use the restrooms at the nearby STA 5/6 Public Access Area.

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Directions: Meet at the C-139 Gate on Deer Fence Road

How to get to STA5/6 from South, East, and West STA-5 is about 28miles south of Clewiston

From Alligator Alley: From Miami: Get to Alligator Alley (1-75) via your favorite route (e.g., Turnpike, Palmetto, or I 595 W) Go west to Government (Snake) Road at the Micosukee gas station (Exit 49). Take Government Road north to CR-835 (25.2 miles). Follow CR-835 for 3 miles to Deer Fence Road (on right at curve). Go east on Deer Fence Road Continue on Deer Fence Road (Dirt Road) about ¼ mile past stop sign. The C-139 gate is on the right. There will be SFWMD trucks and cars at the gate.

From US-27: West on Hwy 80 or north on US-27 from I-75 to South Bay. Continue west on US 27 from South Bay toward Clewiston for about 13.6 miles. Look for Evercane Road (CR-835) and the J&J Ag. Products sign. Continue south on CR-835 for 26.7 miles to Deer Fence Road. Turn left onto Deer Fence Road (dirt road) From LaBelle: From the LaBelle area, proceed east on Hwy 80 toward Clewiston for about 19.5 miles. Turn right on to CR-833 (south), continue for about 20 miles and turn left (east) at curve, drive about another 8 miles and turn left to CR-835 as if going to Clewiston. Follow CR-835 for 3 miles. Turn right onto Deer Fence Road (Dirt Road): Continue on Deer Fence Road about ¼ mile past stop sig. The C-139 gate is on the right. There will be SFWMD trucks and cars at the gate.

From the Naples/Ft. Myers area, make your way to the town of Immokalee via SR-29 or CR846. Once in the town of Immokalee, proceed east onf CR-846 watching for the “jog” in the road near the Immokalee Airport. Take CR-846 east all the way to CR-833. Make the very sharp right turn onto CR-833 and continue driving east to CR-835 as if going to Clewiston. Follow CR-835 for 3 miles to Deer Fence Road. Turn right onto Deer Fence (dirt road) From LaBelle: From the LaBelle area, proceed east on Hwy 80 toward Clewiston for about 19.5 miles. Turn right on to CR-833 (south), continue for about 20 miles and turn left (east) at curve, drive about another 8 miles and turn left to CR-835 as if going to Clewiston. Follow CR-835 for 3 miles. Turn right onto Deer Fence Continue on Deer Fence Road (Dirt Road) about ¼ mile past stop sign. The C-139 gate is on the right. There will be SFWMD trucks and cars at the gate.

From LaBelle: From the LaBelle area, proceed east on Hwy 80 toward Clewiston for about 19.5 miles. Turn right on to CR-833 (south), continue for about 20 miles and turn left (east) at curve, drive about another 8 miles and turn left to CR-835 as if going to Clewiston. Follow CR-835 for 3 miles. Turn right onto Deer Fence (dirt road) From LaBelle: From the LaBelle area, proceed east on Hwy 80 toward Clewiston for about 19.5 miles. Turn right on to CR-833 (south), continue for about 20 miles and turn left (east) at curve, drive about another 8 miles and turn left to CR-835 as if going to Clewiston. Follow CR-835 for 3 miles. Turn right onto Deer Fence (Dirt Road) Continue on Deer Fence Road about ¼ mile past stop sign. The C-139 gate is on the right. There will be SFWMD trucks and cars at the gate.

This is a Free event. Donations are accepted in order to help Hendry Glades Audubon's defray their expenses to host these trips.