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Special Event

Birding by Boat

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Fee:

Free.

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Dates & Times

Date:

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Time:

9:30 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Boat Cruise

Three cruises will be offered: 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:30 PM.

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Description

We are pleased to offer birders a unique way to view our feathered friends: by water. Join us for a one-hour boat ride as we cruise the waterways surrounding the park while birding!

Birding by Boat will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Three cruises will be offered: 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 12:30 PM. It is strongly recommended that participants bring a water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunglasses. Binoculars will be available to borrow as supplies last.

This event is free, but space is limited. Reservations will open starting at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Sign-up is strongly recommended; give us a call at [phone] or come to our visitor center to reserve your space.

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Reservation or Registration: Yes

Space is limited! Call us or stop by our visitor center to reserve your spot.

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Image Gallery

Female volunteer holding binoculars is pointing in the distance. Behind her is a river.

Fort Matanzas National Monument is a stop on the Great Florida Birding Trail.
NPS Photo / C. Currey