Royal Tern Rookery at Huguenot Park

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Of all the places in Florida to photograph shore birds, the Royal Tern rookery at Hugenot presents the opportunity to see at close range the behavior of the Tern offspring and their parents in getting food to them. These behavior antics present many ongoing and differing wildlife shooting opportunities.
The young, shortly after hatching congregate with each other on the beach in groups waiting for one of their parents to arrive with food they've pick up at sea. Both parent and offspring recognize each other and the dance begins to get away from the crowd for the feeding. The crowd follows looking to steal what they can. The parents steal also steal from each other.
Its a great opportunity to test you and your camera's high speed shooting capabilities.

When

Date  June 21, 2025
Time   8:00 AM

Admission Fees

$5.00 per Car, up to 6 people  per car allowed

 

 

 

Where   10980 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226,

Contact -   Rebecca Janssen 804 615 2069

Parking Info --Family Beach or in the designated parking areas. Only vehicles that are equipped with 4-wheel drive are allowed on the Beach.  Be sure to make plans with members who have these vehicle to ride with them if you do not want to walk to the photography area (long walk).

Entrance Info -Meet at the Family Beach parking area. A group lunch is TBD.

Transportation

Car pooling suggested

 

Food

Lunch after TBD

 

Click Here to Register for the Outing
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Schedule of Events

Meeting time is 8:00 AM  Meet in suggested Family Beach parking area or at the roped shooting area.

 

There are no planned events during the shooting period. Proceed through the area on your own. Lunch plans are TBD with sigh up showing your interest in the registration form.

Gear

Telephoto Zoom or Prime lens recommended along with Sri or Mono pods recommended to sale on long term holding the heavier Tele lenses. Polarizers and or Neutral density filters also can come into play here.

Other Tips

Sun protection, clothing, hats and sunscreen is needed here.

You can also consider something portable to sit on for extended shooting position.

Directions

I295 North to exit 41 Heckscher Drive. Right on Heckschere Drive about 9.3 miles to park entrence on the right.

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