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The winter months are the best time to visit Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge because that's when it's most populated with migratory birds. Merritt Island is just north of the Kennedy Space Center, and its mostly refuge. See the FAQ for more details.
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Alligators are everywhere in the marshes. They aren't too interested in humans, though. This one is actually pretty small.

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This one was probably 6 feet long.

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A small lookout tower around mile 7 (?) lets you see the expanse of the wildlife refuge. We didn't see anything special from the tower, but we didn't stay very long. Great place to get out of the car and stretch. There is also the start of a long trail here.

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You can tell the great egret from the others because of its yellow bill and large size.

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You can tell the great egret from the others because of its yellow bill and large size.

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This little guy had almost green fluorescent legs.

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The spoonbill dredges the bottom of the marsh for food. He swings his head side to side while slowly walking forward.

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A snowy egret waits for some food to swim by. You can tell it's a snowy egret because it has a black bill with a little yellow lore near its eyes.

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You can tell it's a snowy egret because it has a black bill with a little yellow lore near its eyes.

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A snowy egret waits for some food to swim by. You can tell it's a snowy egret because it has a black bill with a little yellow lore near its eyes.

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