Bailey Tract — Attraction in Sanibel

I had been wanting to check this place out since visiting the Fort Myers area and I finally got to check it out. Definitely a middle of the day and the heat is not the best time to go. There’s not a lot of wildlife or anything at that time and there’s really not enough shade

I think this could be really great place to go in the mornings or in the evenings when it’s a little bit cooler outside.

The trails really aren’t that clearly marked and if you take a wrong turn you end up at another little preserve which I don’t regret or anything. I think it was called garden preserve and that one looked really nice. Actually I guess it’s cool that you can go in between them relatively easily . I just wish the map was more clear about that.

I’d like to visit again with...

Though, of course, just a fraction of the size of the main Ding Darling refuge, the Bailey Tract offers a unique landscape for some of the same birds and reptiles seen in the big refuge. Bailey Tract has grassy ponds and canals that are frequented by egrets, herons, cormorants, and anhingas, as well as the occasional alligator. Lots of paths to walk or bike, lots of bodies of water. A lovely spot in the...

Great little preserve, though didn't see any alligators... Multiple trails for walking & biking... Saw few birds (ibises, anhingas, herons), lots of rabbits, butterflies & dragonflies... Talking to some other folks I understand the time to visit is sunrise or sunset, so next time... Cool signs around the preserve telling you about the wildlife... Bring the family for a...