I have been very fortunate to visit the Alligator Farm on numerous occassions. It is without a doubt among the Top 10 bird photography spots in Florida, if not the entire United States. You have access to a dazzeling array of birds and during the spring the rookery is full of birds in brilliant breeding plummage, nesting activity and then ultimately the chicks. The brilliant thing is how close you are able to get to the birds. For flight photography I am able to use my 70-200mm lens.
Dunedin Causeway, Dunedin Florida
One of my local hangouts. It can always be counted on to turn up something. This is a my favorite Tampa area spot for Terns and Skimmers. It's also good for shore birds and waders. There is also a colony of Black-hooded Parakeets.
Venice Rookery
The Venice Rookery is one of the great places to photograph nesting wading birds. The photographer is very close to the action and the activity is awesome. This is especially true in the winter. Go earlier than you expect, chicks will have already hatched here around Christmas.