If you have followed us for awhile, you probably have figured out that the Keys, specifically Key West, is our go-to when we need to relax and unwind. Normally we head straight down Overseas Highway and don't stop 'til we hit mile marker 0.
Since we didn't have that kind of time, we stopped into several places along the way and explored. One such place was the Florida Keys Bird Sanctuary. This is a pathway that started and still operates as a wild bird rehabilitation center. It's located at 93600 Overseas Highway in Tavernier, and can be hard to miss if you aren't looking for it. It's on the gulf side and has a faded, painted sign.
There are a few paths that lead you past several large cages that house all sorts of native wild birds, including hawks, penguins and owls (my favorite because they have a perpetual alarmed/angry face.) One of the paths will lead you out onto a beach where you can observe different types of ibis, pelicans and more. You may also cross paths with a few cats or the "attack rooster."
I had several pictures, but of course my memory card failed (never buying a Panasonic memory card again.) I did snap this photo on Instagram, which ended up getting reposted on the Sun-Sentinal site.
While it's an interesting stop, I don't recommend walking around in the middle of the afternoon as we were dying of heat by the time we got back in the car.
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