ADVANCE REGISTRATION AND FEE REQUIRED Start your year of Birding off right- with a guided tour of the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. We will use walkie-talkies and make stops at designated spots along the drive. We’re going to see how many species we can find from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM! Leaders : Larry Martin and Kathy Rigling of Orange ...
Join Gregg Stoll and Bert Alm from SCAS and Julie Mallis-Turner from TurtleCoast Sierra Club for a limited participant (10 from each group) New Year's Day bird walk Saturday, January 1, 2022, at Cocoa Conservation Area. Please only sign up with one group. Bring a lunch or snacks for socializing after the walk at the Pavilion and Picnic Tables. From ...
At 8 a.m. drive to the end of the road and meet in the parking lot, 4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. Walk the dikes of this restored marsh system to view wading birds and waterfowl. Contact Wally: idocvb@gmail.com or 757-636-6229, or Lee: 757-373-0287.
You must obtain a ticket from Eventbrite to participate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-morning-at-fish-island-preserve-tickets-168040346199 Join us on our monthly bird walk at the newly created Fish Island Preserve. Over 55 species of birds have been documented at the site and the list is growing. Meet at the entrance to Fish Island. Parking should be available at the nearby professional building complex. Bring sunscreen, hat, ...
$5 per vehicle Sweetwater Wetlands Park is not only a place to connect with nature, it’s a way to protect our environment. The park, which consists of more than 125 acres of wetlands and ponds, was created to improve the water quality of wetlands in Paynes Prairie and the Floridan Aquifer. We will meet near the restroom area and parking ...
Join Matt Heyden and Lora Losi for a bird walk Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Enchanted Forest. ** You must signup on Meetup to attend this event to ensure we do not exceed our participation limit ** A "Flagship" sanctuary, the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary is the first property that was purchased by the Brevard County EEL Program. This 470-acre ...
Join us as Mary Conte, SJCA Secretary, presents a terrific lecture on how to photograph birds at the shore. Mary's presentation will be a really helpful tool for photographers who want to take their photos to the next level. Mary will follow up this presentation with a walk at Matanzas Inlet on January 18 to help you with our photographic ...
Journey through south Florida searching for beautiful and rare birds in ancient moss-covered cypress swamps, everglades prairies that join the sky and brilliant marshes that sparkle with flashes of roseate wings. Scan across the tips of grass for searching hovering Snail kites and hear the squeal of the Limpkin. OPENING RECEPTION MEET & GREET, BUFFET, WINE & PRIZES LONG KEY ...
You must obtain a ticket from Eventbrite to participate in this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thursday-morning-at-the-matanzas-inlet-with-peggy-cook-tickets-167632807239 Join Peggy as we walk the shore of Matanzas Inlet looking for Plovers, Skimmers, Gulls, Red Knots, and Terns. Note: The SJCA Covid Policy will apply to this event, so you will need to wear a mask at all times, and comply with our other requirements. This event ...
Meet at 8 a.m. at 17362 Old Dixie Highway, Hudson. SunWest Park has been developed around a former limestone mine creating a 70-acre spring-fed lake. It attracts ducks, shorebirds, gulls and terns. Daily passes can be purchased on site for $5.00 a day with debit/credit cards. NO CASH IS ACCEPTED. Contact Bev:
Leaders: Jeff Graham and Martha Fethe St Marks is 68,000 acres of woodlands, marshes, ponds and sea shore. It is one of the oldest reserves in the US. This reserve offers spectacular views, hiking, fishing, and a lighthouse. The plan is to travel on January 15th, stay overnight near St. Mark’s. Please plan ahead and get reservations early. We will ...
DO NOT RSVP HERE! This virtual program is free, but you must register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpfuqoqzMiGtytYkREtBHwImkX2NBF2RbJ to participate. Speakers: Brett Moyer, PhD. Brett Moyer, PhD, has had a lifelong interest in birds and Nature. He currently teaches Biology and Environmental Science classes at the Bolles School and co-owns Bluebird Pharmacy and Spa with his wife. He maintains a LocalNatureRx series on ...
To participate in this event, you need to obtain a ticket from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/photographing-birds-at-the-shore-workshop-tickets-168878382789 As a follow up to our January 12 monthly meeting where Mary Conte spoke about photographing birds at the shore, she is doing a hands-on workshop limited to 15 people. If you didn't participate in the January 12 on-line meeting, please don't sign up for this ...
Meet at 8 a.m. at 2803 Lust Road, Apopka. This is a one-way 11-mile dirt road, with pull-off areas to stop and look for ducks, waders, and other birds in wetlands. Contact Gwen: gwenfraley@comcast.net or 206-659-2677.
CONTACT: Carol Bailey-White (duvalaudubon@gmail.com) We know it can be difficult to get some much-needed nature therapy and still observe the sensible social distancing and other precautions recommended by the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html). Our Crosby Sanctuary conservation property in Orange Park is a perfect place to get some outdoor time on your own in a beautiful natural setting. Therefore, we are opening ...
Join Mark Wallace for a bird walk Sunday, January 23, 2022, at the Orlando Wetlands Park. We will explore multiple habitats covering about 2 miles. We will meet at 8:30 am at Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas. There are bathrooms on location. Please email Mark at markwallace@wispertel.net if you have any questions. ** You must signup on Meetup to attend ...
Sanctuary founder Kris Porter will explain what wildlife rehabilitators do and how they work to conserve and preserve native Florida wildlife. Hear about Owl’s Nest Sanctuary’s most memorable cases and learn how to help them accomplish their goals and save wildlife. A couple of animals will be displayed. The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 27, at 7 p.m. ...
$5 per vehicle Leaders: Bill George and Pat Murphy This refuge is 402,000 acres of swamps and woodlands. They offer boat tours, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and camping. There is a visitor center with restroom facilities and concessions. Make sure you bring water, lunch, sunscreen, binoculars, and scope. Let’s meet at the visitor center parking lot, sign in and go ...
St. Lucie Audubon Society Meetings/ Presentations Title: Fiefdoms, Adultery, Murder and Cooperation in the Brown-headed Nuthatch When: Thursday, February 3, 2022 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Speaker: Jim Cox - Tall Timber Research Center - Jim is the statewide expert on these amazingly social birds. He will discuss his latest research. Place: ZOOM Presentation. For more information and zoom ...
Meet at picnic parking area at 8:00am when the park opens, It’s the first right after the Ranger Station, continue down dirt road and you will end at our meeting area. Make sure you bring sunscreen, hat, water, good shoes, a scope, and of course your binoculars. After we get signed in, it’s bird time! This park is a must ...