Hey John. No, I've never been to the Ponce DeLeon park. I hope that someone can chime in with a little information...please let us know how your visit goes if you do make it there!
I live less then 1/2 m from Ponce Deleon park in Punta Gorda..
I don't know about a program...but there is the Peace River Nature Center...where they take care of injured birds.
For shooting ...It's hit or miss...it's best on windy stormy days!
I was there late afternoon yesterday and saw gulls.. brown pelicans..egrets. & GB..