Venice Area Audubon Rookery

A Venice, FL Best Kept Secret

Those who discover this treasure understand the reason why. It is a breathtaking and unforgettable sight to see. Photographers and bird watchers from near and far come to the Rookery to enjoy and photograph nesting birds from the beginning of January to the end of March. Although these months are the busiest time of the year, the Rookery has visitors year-round. The Rookery is located on a small island within a small lake. Even in the confined area, it is quite crowded during nesting time with Great Blue Heron, Great Egrets, Anhinga, and Night Herons. The best time to photograph these beautiful creatures is early in the morning or late in the afternoon.  

Directions to the VAAS Rookery:

From the North, take US 41 (Tamiami Trail) south 1/2-mile past Rt. 776. Turn right onto Annex Road at the Anderson Sarasota County Administration/Court House building. Follow Annex Road to rookery on right.

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