22nd Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival January 23-28, 2019 Eastern Florida State College, Titusville, FL The festival is a premier event that offers opportunities for participants to explore world-renowned natural areas of Florida’s Space Coast, home of the largest collection of endangered wildlife and plants in the continental United States. Field trips and outdoor workshops; offshore birding boat trip; ...
Birding in the Garden Every Tuesday from November 13, 2018-April 30, 2019 (except Dec. 25, 2018) 8:00AM-10:00AM Experience the birds of Naples Botanical Garden! The group will meet at the Smith Entry Prow at 8am and be led by one of the Garden’s birding volunteers through the Garden to the James and Linda White Birding Tower. Suggested attire: hat, stable-flat ...
Description: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is an Important Bird Area, part of the Atlantic Flyway for bird migration, is one of the gateway sites for the Great Florida Birding Trail, and is a Ramsar designated Wetland of International Importance. Experience the sights and sounds of the awakening swamp with one of our naturalists guiding you to look for birds. Learn about ...
Jan. 29 (Tues.), 7 p.m. Mike Weisensee and Leslie Brown will present a bird ID seminar in the Venice Audubon Center on Annex Rd., Venice. The presentation covers six species of herons, four egrets and two bitterns. It was developed to help new people get into the wonderful world of Florida birding. It is an interactive PowerPoint presentation that will ...
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Friday, February 1st, 2019, 7:30AM-4:00PM Meet for carpooling at Int'l Square - East of I-95 on Int'l Speedway Blvd behind Krystal. We will travel to the Lake Apopka Restoration Area and drive the dike roads. Pack water, lunch, snacks. Bring hat and sunscreen. Be prepared for some walking. For more information, please check out this website.
Moccasin Lake Nature Park Bird Walk Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at 8:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for the monthly bird walk at Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Clearwater Audubon Society Moccasin Lake Nature Park 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater, FL 33759
Meet at Flagler Pier at 8am for this statewide citizen science survey. ****This survey is a great opportunity for beginners: at arrival, you will be paired with a more experienced birder and provided with a photo sheet of the approx. 30 species we are searching for. Only shorebirds sitting on the beach are counted (no flying birds), so they're easier ...
Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6 Driving Bird Tour 2019 February 2, 16, 17, 18 March 9, 23 April 13, 27 May 11, 25 September 14 October 12 November 9, 23 December 14, 28 (Christmas Bird Count, teams start at 7:00AM) Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District will offer to the public escorted birding trips to ...
Lee County is offering an interpretive bird walk at Prairie Pines Preserve! Trail Length: 1/4 mile loop; Degree of Difficulty: Easy Learn about the variety of native plants, wildflowers and wildlife at this preserve. A possible sighting includes the red-headed woodpecker. The walk is free, and no registration is required. Walk will be led by trained volunteers and/or interpretive naturalists. ...
Raptor Fest at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 from 10:00AM-4:00PM Come out to Boyd Hill Nature Preserve as they celebrate birds of prey! Admission is free to this cool event. Check out trained raptors as they fly free during a show. Presentations will feature Florida's native owl species. And much more!
Sunday February 3rd is the third of Orange Audubon Society's three Birds of Prey field trips at the Lake Apopka Restoration Area. Bob Sanders, a raptor expert, leads these field trips to enhance a birder’s ability to identify raptors using a holistic approach and further the appreciation of these fascinating birds. Cost day is $5 for members and $10 for ...
Join us for the first of two of Brett Moyer's Birding 101 field trips at Fort Mose, which will follow his January 15 talk at our monthly meeting. Fort Mose has a lovely boardwalk where woodstorks, egrets and herons can be found, as well as a nice meadow for finding songbirds. This event is especially geared toward beginning birders, but ...
Clearwater Audubon Society Monthly Meeting Monday, February 4th, 2019 at 6:30PM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for their monthly meeting. This month's talk will be "Barn Owls, Nature's Mousetrap" with Dr. Richard Raid. Frequently called "one of the most beneficial birds on earth," Rick will describe the biology of Barn Owls and detail ongoing efforts to enhance their populations in ...
Birding in the Garden Every Tuesday from November 13, 2018-April 30, 2019 (except Dec. 25, 2018) 8:00AM-10:00AM Experience the birds of Naples Botanical Garden! The group will meet at the Smith Entry Prow at 8am and be led by one of the Garden’s birding volunteers through the Garden to the James and Linda White Birding Tower. Suggested attire: hat, stable-flat ...
Description: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is an Important Bird Area, part of the Atlantic Flyway for bird migration, is one of the gateway sites for the Great Florida Birding Trail, and is a Ramsar designated Wetland of International Importance. Experience the sights and sounds of the awakening swamp with one of our naturalists guiding you to look for birds. Learn about ...
It's almost time for the 2019 Birds of a Feather Fest – Feb. 7-10 in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida! With more than 125 miles of hiking, biking and walking trails, miles of coastline, varied habitats and more than 200 identified species, Flagler County is a birder's paradise. Few places offer as many wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature while being so ...
Are you interested in learning more about our local birds and conservation issues? Flagler Audubon Society is happy to help! Except for Oct & Nov (2nd Thursdays), all educational programs will be held on the 1st Thursday of the month. You'll find us at our NEW location, meeting rooms 114 & 115 at the Palm Coast Community Center at 305 ...
Fort King National Historic Landmark Park Walk Friday, February 8th, 2019 at 8:30AM Join the Marion County Audubon for a walk around Fort King National Historic Landmark Park to see what birds are around. Check out their Meet-Up group to register for walks and programs (https://www.meetup.com/Marion-Audubon-Society/). Meet in front of the Visitor's Center at 8:30am. 3825 E. Fort King St. ...
Birding Basics – A fun and informative class designed to help participants identify the birds in everyday life. This workshop is geared toward the beginning birder and explores the use of a birds’ plumage, shape, behavior and habitat to recognize various species. The most effective use of binoculars and field guides also will be covered. During the second part of ...
Preschoolers in the Parks: Sea Turtles Friday, February 8th, 2019, 11:00AM Educational nature-based activities for children between the ages of 3-5. Programs are free and open to the public. Ponce Preserve 4401 S. Peninsula Ponce Inlet, FL 32127 Call Amy Z. to register: (386) 236-2163
Birders will try to see as many species as possible before dusk. At 6 a.m. birders will meet at the Big Lots parking lot, 20050 Cortez Blvd. in Brooksville, and travel to various sites to see varieties of birds. Individuals may join or leave this team throughout the day. Sign up with Bev, 352-686-0460. This is a fundraiser for Hernando ...
Three Sisters Spring Bird Walk Saturday, February 9th, 2019 at 7:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a trip to Three Sisters Spring to look for winter warblers and birds, Eastern Bluebirds, woodpeckers, and manatees. Meet at the Walgreens at the corner of US-19 and Curlew Rd. on the southwest corner at 7:00AM. We will be carpooling, so please bring ...
Birds of the Beach – Southwest Florida is a critical stopover site for thousands of migrating and wintering shorebirds. This workshop will discuss the history of these birds and the annual journeys many of them make. Winter shorebirds can be difficult to identify, so practicing the skills learned in this class is a must. The class will cover the use ...
Shared from City of Palm Coast. See www.BirdingFest.com for details and costs for all the available trips and classes happening Feb 7-10. Flagler Audubon members will help lead free bird walks from the Palm Coast Community Center on February 9, at 8am, 10am, noon & 2pm. eBird for Linear Park: 97 species Accessibility: paved trail
Croom Rd., Brooksville Bird Walk Sunday, February 10th, 2019 at 9:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society to search for Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Bachman's Sparrows on Croom Rd. in Brooksville. We will be meeting at 5:00AM at Walgreens at the corner of US-19 and Curlew Rd. on the southwest corner. Clearwater Audubon Society
Birding in the Garden Every Tuesday from November 13, 2018-April 30, 2019 (except Dec. 25, 2018) 8:00AM-10:00AM Experience the birds of Naples Botanical Garden! The group will meet at the Smith Entry Prow at 8am and be led by one of the Garden’s birding volunteers through the Garden to the James and Linda White Birding Tower. Suggested attire: hat, stable-flat ...
Description: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is an Important Bird Area, part of the Atlantic Flyway for bird migration, is one of the gateway sites for the Great Florida Birding Trail, and is a Ramsar designated Wetland of International Importance. Experience the sights and sounds of the awakening swamp with one of our naturalists guiding you to look for birds. Learn about ...
Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society, the Great Backyard Bird Count was the first online citizen-science project to collect data on wild birds and to display results in near real-time. Now, more than 160,000 people of all ages and walks of life worldwide join the four-day count each February to create an annual ...
Orlando Wetlands Park Bird Walk Friday, February 15th, 2019, 7:30AM-2:00PM A 2 to 3 mile walk around the impoundments at this water treatment facility. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sun protection a must. There is no shade at this sight. Terrain is flat, sometimes wet after rain. Waterfowl, herons and other waders are the stars at this sight. Over 220 bird ...
Join Marion Audubon Society and Sandhill chapter FTA for birding by kayak on the Silver River. Meet at Silver Springs State Park (Main Entrance) Kayak Launch at 9:00 a.m. You may rent your kayak at the kayak concession table and pay your launch fee as soon as you arrive. If you have your own kayak, launch fee is $6 (includes ...
Honeymoon Island State Park Bird Walk Saturday, February 16th, 2019 at 8:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for the bird walk at Honeymoon Island State Park to see shorebirds and owl and eagle nests. Meet behind the McDonald's on the corner of Curlew and US-19 at 8:00AM. Clearwater Audubon Society Honeymoon Island State Park 1 Causeway Blvd. Dunedin, FL 34968
Emerson Point Preserve/Madira Bickel Mound Bird Walk Saturday, February 16th, 2019, 8:00AM-11:00AM Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for a walk at Emerson Point Preserve/Madira Bickel Mound. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early, so that the field trip can start on time. All field trips are free, however parks may charge an entrance fee. All locations that the ...
Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6 Driving Bird Tour 2019 February 16, 17, 18 March 9, 23 April 13, 27 May 11, 25 September 14 October 12 November 9, 23 December 14, 28 (Christmas Bird Count, teams start at 7:00AM) Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District will offer to the public escorted birding trips to Stormwater ...
Lee County is offering an interpretive bird walk at Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve! Trail Length: 1 mile loop; Degree of Difficulty: Easy Wetland, oak hammock and pine flatwoods can easily be enjoyed on this ADA-accessible trail. This is a popular spot for songbirds. The walk is free, and no registration is required. Walk will be led by trained volunteers and/or interpretive ...
Marion Audubon Society has invited Jonathan Elmquist, University of Florida - Entomology & Nematology Dept. to talk about Florida native Bees. Meetup event here.
Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6 Driving Bird Tour 2019 February 17, 18 March 9, 23 April 13, 27 May 11, 25 September 14 October 12 November 9, 23 December 14, 28 (Christmas Bird Count, teams start at 7:00AM) Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District will offer to the public escorted birding trips to Stormwater Treatment ...
Lee County is offering an interpretive bird walk at Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve! Trail Length: 1.1 miles; Degree of Difficulty: Moderate One of very few places in Lee County to see naturalized longleaf pines. This habitat supports the gopher tortoise, a threatened species. The walk is free, and no registration is required. Walk will be led by trained volunteers and/or ...
Stormwater Treatment Area 5/6 Driving Bird Tour 2019 February 18 March 9, 23 April 13, 27 May 11, 25 September 14 October 12 November 9, 23 December 14, 28 (Christmas Bird Count, teams start at 7:00AM) Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District will offer to the public escorted birding trips to Stormwater Treatment Area ...
Birding in the Garden Every Tuesday from November 13, 2018-April 30, 2019 (except Dec. 25, 2018) 8:00AM-10:00AM Experience the birds of Naples Botanical Garden! The group will meet at the Smith Entry Prow at 8am and be led by one of the Garden’s birding volunteers through the Garden to the James and Linda White Birding Tower. Suggested attire: hat, stable-flat ...
Description: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is an Important Bird Area, part of the Atlantic Flyway for bird migration, is one of the gateway sites for the Great Florida Birding Trail, and is a Ramsar designated Wetland of International Importance. Experience the sights and sounds of the awakening swamp with one of our naturalists guiding you to look for birds. Learn about ...
Tuscawilla Park Wednesday, February 20th, 2019 at 8:30AM Join the Marion County Audubon for a walk at Tuscawilla Park to see what birds are around. Check out their Meet-Up group to register for walks and programs (https://www.meetup.com/Marion-Audubon-Society/). Meet at the picnic table across from the Discovery Center at 8:30am. 829 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, FL 34470
Beginning Birding Friday, February 22nd, 2019, 8:00AM Friday, March 15th, 2019, 8:00AM Friday, April 26th, 2019, 8:00AM Join the Hernando Audubon Society for their Beginning Birding program. Learn to identify birds at feeders and during a short walk. Binoculars and field guides will be available for use. Check out this website for more. For more information, please contact Linda, 352-428-2629, ...
Brooker Creek's New Bike Trail Bird by Bike or Walk Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at 8:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a trip to the Brooker Creek's New Bike Trail Area to bird by bike or walking. Meet at the corner of Lora Lane off of Keystone Rd. and Quail Forest Drive at 8:00AM. Clearwater Audubon Society
It’s for the birds! During this event, families and young folks will be looking for the birds, to be precise, they will be taking part in the second Birding4Kids in Lake County. Bird watching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities—enjoyed by young and old. But if you aren’t a birder, how do you get started? Under the guidance ...
The Florida Scrub-jay Festival will be held February 23, 2019 from 10am to 3:30pm in downtown Titusville, FL. Come to this free event for guided nature walks, live music, presentations, live animals, children's activities, and more!
Birding in the Garden Every Tuesday from November 13, 2018-April 30, 2019 (except Dec. 25, 2018) 8:00AM-10:00AM Experience the birds of Naples Botanical Garden! The group will meet at the Smith Entry Prow at 8am and be led by one of the Garden’s birding volunteers through the Garden to the James and Linda White Birding Tower. Suggested attire: hat, stable-flat ...
Moccasin Lake Nature Park Bird Walk Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 at 8:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for the monthly bird walk at Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Clearwater Audubon Society Moccasin Lake Nature Park 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater, FL 33759
Join experienced birding leaders from Flagler Audubon Society who will help you explore the varied habitat in and around Flagler County. Bird walks and trips are geared for both beginners and intermediate birders. All events are open to the public, and are free unless noted. Visitors are welcome! You do not need to sign up in advance; just show up ...
A free orientation is offered on the first Saturday of each month from 8am-11am. This is an opportunity for newcomers to get oriented with The Florida Scrub-Jay. Get to know the history of the bird, where it is and where it is going if we do not protect and restore its habitat. See a family of scrub-jays and learn what ...
Three sessions: Dates: March 2, 9, & 16, 2019 Orange Audubon Society’s (OAS) Bob Sanders will teach a Beginners’ Bird Watching Class this spring. An “outdoor” classroom session and mini-field trip on March 3rd at Orlando Wetlands Park (OWP) are followed by two field sessions on March 10th and 17th at OWP and Lake Jesup, respectively. All sessions are 8:30 ...
Bird and Nature Tours with Don Morrow. 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Meet in the Visitors Center parking lot. Call (850)925-6121 to reserve a spot. Limit 25.
It has been estimated that approximately 5,000 birds are using the Trout Lake Nature Center Rookery this year. It is an awesome sight to watch the birds line up to fly into the Rookery as the sun sets in the west. Birding experts Bob and Mary Wexler will be on hand to help you learn about the birds that share ...