Circle B-Bar Reserve
The reserve covers almost 1,200 acres of marsh, cypress swamp and an
enormous oak hammock. Thousands of wading birds, ibis, ducks,and peeps
are using the Banana Creek marsh as of January 2004. There are miles
of trails around the marsh and a long shoreline with Lake Hancock, home
of some of the largest alligators left in Florida. It is easily the
best public location in Polk County for water birds. The bird list for
this property should exceed 160 species making it a must see birding
location. There is no fee, but duck hunting takes place on Wednesday
and Saturday during November - January, mornings only. Even during duck
hunting season the reserve is open to all. Visit the Circle B-Bar Reserve Winter birding is also excellent. Entrance is free and a bird list is available.There are restrooms and
picnic facilities in the park |