North Shore Birding Festival January 17th-21st, 2019 The North Shore Birding Festival, January 17-21, 2019, is perfect for people wanting to learn more from well-known, knowledgeable birding guides. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding area. Participate in field trips on the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore, managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District. Trips ...
Hatbill Park/Riverbreeze Park Friday, January 18th, 2019, 7:30AM-2:00PM The dirt road leading to Hatbill Park passes through the Seminole Ranch Conservation Area. Hatbill Park itself is on the St. Johns River, providing an excellent view of hundreds of wading birds coming in to roost at sunset. White and Glossy Ibises, Snowy Egrets, Great Egrets and Tricolored Herons all pass by ...
Silver Springs State Park Nature Walk Friday, January 18th, 2019 at 8:30AM Join the Marion County Audubon for a walk at Silver Springs State 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 ticket booth area just inside the main entrance at 8:30am. 5656 E Silver Springs ...
America’s small, hyperactive wood warblers are among the most sought after birds for birders, as they are colorful and have distinctive songs. Central Florida birder and photographer Frank Salmon caught the ‘warbler bug’ at the Orlando area’s birding hot spot Mead Botanical Garden. He says, “it’s these guys that get me out of bed at 5am. I won’t be satisfied ...
Details Please join us for our general membership (and guests) monthly meeting. This month we'll feature a presentation provided by Sam Fried. He will be presenting a program on Florida’s Winter Birds. 7:00 - 7:30pm Doors open. Birder chat and refreshments 7:30 - 7:45pm Chapter business 7:45 - 8:45pm Presentation 8:45 - 9:00pm Wrap up and closing remarks The Chapter ...