Walk/Hike

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, September 19th, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

T. M. Goodwin Marsh Thursday, November 8th, 2018, 7:00AM-6:00PM This broad expanse of impoundments and open marshes attracts wintering, migrating and resident waterfowl and other wetland wildlife. It is a premiere waterfowl hunting area and an ideal location for fishing, wildlife viewing and other outdoor recreation. The location is approximately 2 hours from our departure point. Driving and some walking ...

Black Point Bus Tour Thursday, August 30th 9:00AM-11:00AM Join a knowledgeable refuge volunteer for a guided two hour tour in the Refuge Shuttle bus for an opportunity to identify the varieties of birds found on the refuge such as the Reddish Egret, Florida Scrub jay, Great Blue herons and many more! Meet at the refuge visitor information center front desk. ...

Guided Boardwalk Hike Thursday, August 30th 12:00PM-1:00PM Join for a guided tour of the 1/4 mile boardwalk hike around the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center to learn about the local flora, fauna and history of the area. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge 1987 Scrub Jay Way Titusville, FL 32781

Beginning Birders Field Trip: Spanish Pond Sunday, September 2nd, 2018, 10:00AM-12:00PM Duval Audubon is again leading monthly walks for novice birders at the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Of course, experienced birders are welcome too! Spanish Pond is a great migration hot spot - part of the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve; some of the last untouched ...

Tuscawilla Park Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 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

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, September 5th, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Wright Landfill and Okaloosa Holding Ponds Field Trip Saturday, September 8th, 2018, 7:30AM Meet at 7:30 am in the Pepitos Restaurant parking lot at 1313 Lewis Turner Blvd. in Wright, Florida (north side of Fort Walton Beach). Aside from Veterans Park on Okaloosa Island, these two sites are among the most consistently productive sites in Okaloosa County. See ducks, waders, ...

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, September 12th, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Early Birding with Al Thursday, September 13th, 2018, 8:00AM-9:30AM Pick up some new skills or sharpen the old ones! Join us for a free early morning birding adventure at Gumbo Limbo. Learn about our native and migratory birds from an experienced birder, as we walk the Ashley Trail and the boardwalk in search of warblers, gnatcatchers, woodpeckers, and other avian ...

Birding with a Naturalist Thursday, September 13th, 2018, 8:30AM-10:30AM Join us for a naturalist-guided bird walk and learn about our feathered friends at Fort Cooper State Park. The walk will provide an opportunity to observe a variety of birds in diverse habitats. Program will start at the lake to scope the shoreline and open water at 8:30 a.m. Led by ...

Canaveral National Seashore Friday, September 14th, 2018 at 7:30AM-3:30PM An exploration of the national seashore shoreline and intracoastal habitats. Driving and some walking - stopping at ocean overlooks and Lagoon locations. Bring water, snacks and lunch, sun protection and especially a spotting scope if you have one. There will be scopes available to share. Meet for carpooling at the Target ...

Western Lake Jackson Bird Walk Saturday, September 15th, 2018, 7:45AM-12:00PM Meet at 7:45am at Faulk Dr. Landing, where we’ll be targeting Alder Flycatcher and other migrants. Afterwards, we’ll head to Fred George Basin Greenway, with the possibility of stopping at other sites around Lack Jackson afterwards, time permitting. Please contact Jeff O'Connell at jeff.m.oconnell@gmail.com if you plan to attend. For ...

Sawgrass Lake Park Bird Walk Saturday, September 15th, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for a walk at Sawgrass Lake Park. 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 St. Petersburg Audubon Society ...

Field Trip: Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens Saturday, September 15th, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM The Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens is a 120-acre urban woodland with over three miles of trails through a series of distinct ecological habitats, including a walking path encircling a beautiful two-acre lake. There are over 100 labeled plants. The Arboretum is developed and managed by the Jacksonville Arboretum & ...

Powers Park and Palm Point Bird Walk Sunday, September 16th, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM We’ll meet trip leader Barbara Shea at Powers Park to look for migrant warblers, tanagers, and thrushes in the trees along the boat channel and to scan the lake from the fishing pier. Then we’ll travel to nearby Palm Point to search for more migrants in the live ...

Birding at MacArthur Beach Sunday, September 16th, 2018, 8:30AM-10:00AM Bird lovers can join a Ranger-led educational walk identifying many species of birds that make their home in John D. MacArthur Beach State Park. Reservations recommended. Visitors should bring binoculars or rent them in the Gift Shop. Program is free with Park admission. For more information and reservations, call the Nature ...

Warbler Class Wednesday, September 19th, 2018, 1:00PM-3:30PM Some of our most beautiful birds are in the warbler family and yet they present some of the biggest identification challenges. Learn distinguishing features of these confusing little birds from Faith Jones during this two-hour class to be held on Wednesday September 19th in the Ed Yarborough Nature Center in Geneva Wilderness Area. ...

Bird Walk: St. Johns County Agricultural Center Thursday, September 20th, 2018 Check out the Meet-Up event here! Want to do some shopping and go birding, too? Join us at the Agricultural Center near St. Augustine in the morning and then, if you like, shop at the nearby Outlets Mall afterward. The Agricultural Center is an eBird hotspot where 102 species ...

San Felasco Hammock Bird Walk Saturday, September 22nd, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM Meet trip leader Steve Hofstetter in the trailhead parking lot on Millhopper Rd. Sandhill, meandering streams, and forested slopes set the stage for the diversity of warblers, thrushes, tanagers, and other migrant birds that we’ll hope to see. Entry fee $4 per vehicle. Difficulty: 3 (may involve elevation change, uneven ...

Bird Walk and Work Day: Crosby Sanctuary Saturday, September 22nd, 2018, 8:00AM-11:30AM Crosby Sanctuary, owned by Duval Audubon Society, is over 500 acres of swamp and oak hammock located in the heart of Clay County. Over 100 species of birds are on the eBird list at this park. On the fourth Saturday of every month from September to May, Duval ...

Westside Industrial Park Field Trip Sunday, September 23rd, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM Westside Industrial Park - Leader:Dave Foster ( dwfoster522@att.net ) One wouldn’t expect that the largest industrial park in Northeast Florida would be a good place for birding. Westside Industrial Park is an exception with its many ponds. Just missing one of the top ten hot spots on ebird, coming in ...

Zen Birding Sunday, September 23rd, 2018, 9:00AM-10:30AM Starting September 23rd. Held every 4th Sunday of the month at Possum Creek Park from 9:00-10:30am. Zen birding is a combination of yoga, meditation, birding, and hiking. For more information, check out this website. Possum Creek Park 4009 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, September 26th, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Dunlawton Bridge Wednesday, September 26th, 2018, 3:30PM-5:30PM Meet with Halifax River Audubon under the Dunlawton Bridge to scan the tidal flats and mangrove islands for shorebirds and seabirds. For more information, check this website. Port Orange Causeway Park 93 Dunlawton Ave Port Orange, FL 32127

Early Birding with Al Thursday, September 27th, 2018, 8:00AM-9:30AM Pick up some new skills or sharpen the old ones! Join us for a free early morning birding adventure at Gumbo Limbo. Learn about our native and migratory birds from an experienced birder, as we walk the Ashley Trail and the boardwalk in search of warblers, gnatcatchers, woodpeckers, and other avian ...

Indian Lake State Forest Walk Saturday, September 29th, 2018 at 8:00AM Join the Marion County Audubon for a walk at Indian Lake State Forest 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 Bear-N-Oak Trailhead at 8:00am. 8126 NE 58th Ave. Silver Springs, FL 34488

Indian Lake State Forest Bird Walk Saturday, September 29th, 2018 from 8:00AM-11:00AM From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM -- Enjoy the outdoors and whatever nature has to offer while birding an easy to moderate woodsy with some narrow- not so level pathways and sandy trails around a small lake and swamp which is approximately 2 miles long. Unisex restroom at ...

Barr Hammock Woodlands Trail Bird Walk Saturday, September 29th, 2018, 8:00AM-12:00PM Meet trip leader Michael Drummond at the trailhead on SE 175th Avenue 1.5 miles west of I-75 (go west on County Road 234 and keep right at the fork). Barr Hammock is a forested land bridge between Ledwith and Levy Prairies, an environmental jewel that provides habitat for a ...

Newnans Lake State Park - East Trail Sunday, September 30th, 2018, 8:00AM-12:00PM Meet in the parking corral for the Pithlachocco Trails, directly across the road from the NFETC sign on State Road 26, three-quarters of a mile north of the junction with County Road 329B. Mike Manetz will lead us along a 2.5-mile trail through a variety of habitats that ...

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Choctawatchee Audubon Monthly Presentation: Nature and Bird Photography in the Florida Panhandle Thursday, October 4th, 2018, 6:30PM Nature and Bird Photography in the Florida Panhandle by Walt Spence. Socializing begins at 6:30 PM and the program begins at 7:00 pm in Room 302 or Room 308/309 on the THIRD floor of the Student Services Center (BLDG 400) at Northwest FL ...

Fort King National Historic Landmark Park Walk Friday, October 5th, 2018 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. ...

J. R. Alford Greenway and Lake Lafayette Bird Walk Saturday, October 6th, 2018, 7:45AM-12:00PM Meet at the parking area at the end of Pedrick Rd at 7:45am. Expect to walk 2+ miles. Please contact Jeff O'Connell at jeff.m.oconnell@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Check out this website for more information. Pedrick Road Entrance 2500 South Pedrick Rd. Tallahassee, FL 32311

Coffee with the Birds - Museum Area Saturday, October 6th, 2018, 8:00AM-10:00AM Every 1st Saturday (October - April), take a walk on the bird side with birdwatchers of varying experience levels, from novice to expert. The short walk leaves from the river trail located in the museum area. Coffee will be provided. Please bring binoculars and sturdy walking shoes as ...

Monthly Bird Walk at Moccasin Lake Nature Park Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at 8:00AM Meet at 8:00AM to go on a bird walk at Moccasin Lake Nature Park with the Clearwater Audubon Society. Moccasin Lake Nature Park 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater, FL 33759 Clearwater Audubon Society 2018-2019 Field Trips and Programs

Reddie Point Preserve Field Trip Saturday, October 6th, 2018 at 8:00AM-11:00AM Reddie Point is THE hot spot during migration. The Preserve consists of 102 acres with trails and a dock. We'll start by checking the shoreline, ponds, and trails. We might see Night Heron, Wood Stork, Red-shouldered Hawk, warblers, Blue Grosbeak, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Yellow-throated Vireo, and other migrants. This is ...

Sante Fe River Preserve Bird Walk Saturday, October 6th, 2018, 8:00AM-12:00PM Meet at the parking corral on State Road 121 4.5 miles north of LaCrosse. This will be our first visit to this 910-acre Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) property, which opened to the public last fall. ACT biologist Chris Burney will lead a walk along the 1.5-mile trail through hardwood ...

Family Birding with Alachua Audubon Saturday, October 6th, 2018, 9:00AM-11:00AM We welcome you the first Saturday of each month - October through April - to join us for a hike on La Chua Trail and learn about birds. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Meet us in the La Chua Trail parking lot; the north entrance ...