Thanks to all who have sent me the Flamingo details. I think I've got it all now. Best plan seems to be the following Check with Rangers for info on Flamingos (so they can set up the slide projector ahead of time) Check for High Tide times (I work for NOAA so this should be simple for me) Wake up before dawn (not so simple) Rent bike and drive it to the trail head Put scope in tri-pack Put on mosquito net and deet Ride to end of trail (watch out for gators!) - Maybe rent moutain bikes - we'll just jump em. DONT wander off the trail and get lost (or bring an extra pint of blood). Park bikes at end of trail and RUN to the viewing platform Set up scope Pray Look for pink blobs Got the scope got the tri-pack got the info where can I mail order the birds? Thanks again, Chris Taylor