Free January Beginning Bird Watching Tours

Take a driving tour of Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge with a trained U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service volunteer to learn how to identify the many birds that frequent the refuge. There is one tour daily that leaves at 9 am from the Refuge Visitor Center and last for approximately three to four hours. Suggested items to bring include binoculars, camera, field guides, bug repellant, water and a snack. Loaner binoculars are available.

Tour Dates:

Thursdays: 1/4, 1/11, and 1/18
Saturdays: 1/6, 1/13, and 1/20
Sundays: 1/7, 1/14, and 1/21

Space is limited. Please call 321-861-0668 or by email at: Nancy_Corona@fws.gov to make reservations. The Visitor Center is located on SR 402, 5 miles east of U.S. 1 in Titusville.


The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is located
on NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

The Merritt Island Wildlife Association is a non-profit organization.
Merritt Island Wildlife Association
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
P.O. Box 2683
Titusville, FL 32781
Phone: 321-861-2377