Need current info on Merritt Island... Birds??

[Tim Rucci]

I'm curious of any of you folks have been to Merritt Island NWR since the colder weather moved in. I'm considering heading down there in a few days but I'd like to know if there are many birds there right now. The last info I have is about 2 weeks old and there were lots of birds then. Any info and/or other help would be apprecaited.

Thanks !

[Reza Gorji]

Tim:
I was just there 2 weeks ago.
The water level was very low and there is a drought according to the NWS. I found the bird life sparse compared with previous visits. I flew from NY just for the visit to Merritt NWR. I still enjoyed my visit because I love being behind the camera but the yield was very low. I took the pics which are viewable here. (http://galleries.gorji.com/p320879273)

If you have other questions let me know.

Reza