Fort Myers, Florida, offers prime birdwatching opportunities year-round for locals and family travelers alike. Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods boast hundreds of bird species, including egrets, herons, pelicans and osprey. Nearly 70 percent of the island is protected as conservation land.
© Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods
Visit Sanibel Captiva Audubon Society for its weekly bird walk, held Saturday at 8 a.m. The organization hosts numerous tours departing from various spots around the island, including Sanibel Lighthouse and Bunche Beach. Tours give visitors the chance for an up-close experience with wildlife and popular birds.
Make your way to J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The 7,600-acre wildlife refuge is home to more than 245 bird species. With its various observation towers, the location is ideal for viewing migratory bird populations. Explore from the comfort of your vehicle on the four-mile wildlife drive, where visitors can view tide pools populated with birds like storks, spoonbills and shorebirds.
© Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches & Neighborhoods
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve boasts 3,400 acres of wetland ecosystem and a one-mile boardwalk trail. There are also viewing platforms throughout the boardwalk trail. During migration season, visitors will see a variety of songbirds, including more than 30 species of wood-warblers.
The Sanibel Public Library offers rentable birdwatching kits for kids. The kits include a pair of binoculars, coloring books, information sheets on the local birds and a DVD highlighting prime birdwatching spots.
Read This Next
#WhereverFamily
Insta FeedDestinations / North America
Sep 1, 2026Family-Friendly Ways to Welcome Fall in the Finger Lakes
Some of us are still trying to stretch out the dog days of summer, but there is no denying fall will be here soon. Whether ready for it or not, it’s time to look for ways to welcome the season that will be fun for the family. Luckily, New York’s Finger Lakes region has plenty of ways to do just that.
Sponsored Content
Best of Both Worlds
Enjoy the best of both worlds when you fly with TAP Air Portugal thanks to the Portugal Stopover program. With the program, TAP passengers, whether traveling for business, leisure or both, can stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare on the way to their final destination. What does this mean for travelers wishing to explore by both land and sea? It means after flying to Portugal with TAP and experiencing the country in an entirely new way, travelers can then embark on scenic river and ocean cruises from Portugal’s port cities, or fly with TAP to another European destination.
Hotels
Sep 1, 2026This London Hotel Launches Little Londoners Family Package
Balance a city break in London with kid-friendly experiences at Sea Containers London, an upscale, riverside hotel. The property recently debuted the Little Londoners package, a thoughtfully designed offering that makes exploring London easier (and more fun) for both kids and parents.
Destinations / North America
Aug 31, 2026Dude Ranch Experience Coming to Historic Arizona Golf Resort
Later this fall, family travelers are invited to experience one of Southern Arizona’s hidden gems in a true dude ranch setting. Otero Ranch at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa opens for the season Nov. 15, presenting an experience by True Ranch Collection that will feature exclusive dude ranch adventures, such as horseback riding and hiking along the Santa Cruz River valley, playing a round of golf at the 27-hole championship course, trying 3-D archery, exploring the town of Tubac, touring historic Tumacacori Mission, and relaxing at the resort’s spa or pool.
Sponsored Content
GET TO KNOW TAP FORBIZ
Unlock flexible, refined business travel with TAP Air Portugal’s program, TAP FORBIZ. Developed for small, medium and large Companies, with options for corporate events, TAP FORBIZ offers exclusive advantages adapted to each type of business.
Destinations / Europe
Aug 31, 2026Le Conquet: France’s Secret Beach Town
At the far western edge of mainland France, the active fishing port of Le Conquet stands in layers of stone buildings rising from the harbor. Houses from the 16th and 17th centuries line the seawall in a tight-packed row, the colorful shutters brightening the stone facades. For travelers, Le Conquet is more than just a picturesque Breton town; it’s a good base for a family beach holiday.
ShareThis