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Located in [[Delray Beach, Florida]], the park was created on fifty acres of unused utility land, and transformed into a recreation wetlands open to the public with a three-quarter mile [[boardwalk]] that crosses between open water pond areas, emergent [[marsh]] areas, shallow shelves, and islands with shrubs and snags to foster nesting and roosting. The board walk has interpretive signage as well as [[Gazeebo]]s with benches along the way. |
Located in [[Delray Beach, Florida]], the park was created on fifty acres of unused utility land, and transformed into a recreation wetlands open to the public with a three-quarter mile [[boardwalk]] that crosses between open water pond areas, emergent [[marsh]] areas, shallow shelves, and islands with shrubs and snags to foster nesting and roosting. The board walk has interpretive signage as well as [[Gazeebo]]s with benches along the way. This site is part of the South section of the [[Great Florida Birding Trail]], and offers many opportunities to observe birds in thier natural [[habitat]]s. |
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[[Image:boardwalkgazebo.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Boardwalk and Gazeebo]] |
Revision as of 22:19, 26 January 2007
Located in Delray Beach, Florida, the park was created on fifty acres of unused utility land, and transformed into a recreation wetlands open to the public with a three-quarter mile boardwalk that crosses between open water pond areas, emergent marsh areas, shallow shelves, and islands with shrubs and snags to foster nesting and roosting. The board walk has interpretive signage as well as Gazeebos with benches along the way. This site is part of the South section of the Great Florida Birding Trail, and offers many opportunities to observe birds in thier natural habitats.
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Water Reclamation
Each day, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department’s Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility pumps approximately one million gallons of highly treated water into the Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
Fauna
Over 151 species of birds have been spotted inside the park, including Pied-billed Grebe, Snowy Egret, and Wood Duck. The park is also home to turtles, Alligators, frogs, otters, and Raccoons.
Flora
Plants within the park include, Sabal Palm, Live Oak, Pickerelweed, Duckweed, and Giant Bulrush.
References
- Wakodahatchee Wetlands brochure
External Links
- Official Site:[1]