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| + | Image:Dry Tortugas 342.jpg|Old coaling dock piers <br />{{user|Dave+B+Smith|Dave B Smith}} | ||
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[http://www.nps.gov/drto/ Dry Tortugas] | [http://www.nps.gov/drto/ Dry Tortugas] | ||
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Overview
An awesome tropical paradise west of Key West, Florida.
Birds
Notable Species
Fort Jefferson takes up most of the main island, Bush Key is where you will see the big colonies of breeding Sooty Tern, boobies, Brown Noddy and Black Noddy.
On the pilons you will see the usual suspects, pelicans, cormorants, gulls.
Ruddy Turnstone rumage the small beaches.
Magnificent Frigatebird glide above you.
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
You can camp at the park, but bring your own EVERYTHING, there is no water in the park, no food either.
Getting there will cost you anywhere between $100 on a fastCat to 200 on a boat plain, unless you have your own boat.
Depart from Key West, FL.
Contact Details
To do
Dry Tortugas NP
Fort Jefferson / Garden Key
Dave B Smith
Old coaling dock piers
Dave B Smith
Fort interior
Dave B Smith
Bush Key
Dave B Smith
External Links
Content and images originally posted by ojmorales0002
