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Moccasin Lake Nature Park Bird Walk Saturday, January 5th, 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

Adjacent to Princess Place Preserve, this 2,535-acre site demonstrates several ecological communities, including saltwater marsh, freshwater marsh, wet prairie, mixed wetland hardwoods, pine flatwoods, longleaf pine, xeric oak and upland hardwood forest. The property provides a buffer to eight miles of Pellicer Creek’s shoreline, which helps to improve the water quality and the stormwater filtering function of the creek. Meet ...

Join guides for an hour long birding walk at Big Lagoon State Park! Meet at the West Beach parking area at 9am; walks are free with park admission. For more information, contact the park at 850-492-1595. This is a recurring weekly event on Saturday mornings.

Birds of Prey Field Trip Sunday, January 6th, 2019, 7:30AM-9:30AM Sunday January 6th is the second of Orange Audubon Society's three Birds of Prey field trips at the Lake Apopka Restoration Area, followed by February 3rd. 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 ...

Leader: Jody Willis (904-874-4204) **Walk starts at 10 am. 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 coastal habitat ...

Just getting into birding? Join Bob at 8:00 a.m. under the gazebo at the wonderful Venice Audubon Rookery for some basics on birding, then take an easy walk to explore birds on the grounds of the rookery. Binoculars available. Bob Clark, rlwclark@gmail.com.

Coehadjoe Park Walk Saturday, January 12th, 2019 at 8:30AM Join the Marion County Audubon for a walk around Coehadjoe 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 Tables at 8:30am. 4225 NE 35th Street Ocala, FL 34479

Join guides for an hour long birding walk at Big Lagoon State Park! Meet at the West Beach parking area at 9am; walks are free with park admission. For more information, contact the park at 850-492-1595. This is a recurring weekly event on Saturday mornings.

Afternoon @ Chinsegut Wildlife Area Saturday, January 12th, 2019 at 2:00PM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a trip to Chinsegut Wildlife Area in search of Sandhill Cranes, Eastern Bluebirds, Red-headed Woodpeckers, warblers, hawks, and bats at dusk. Meet at the Walgreens on the corner of US-19 and Curlew Road on the SW corner at 2:00PM. We will get dinner ...

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 ...

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 ...

Circle B Bar Reserve Bird Walk Saturday, January 19th, 2019, 8:00AM-11:00AM Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for a walk at Circle B Bar Reserve. 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 ...

Emerson Point/Felts Preserve Bird Walk Saturday, January 19th, 2019 at 7:30AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a walk through the wetlands, mangroves and an oak hammock at Emerson Point. Then we will visit Felts Preserve, which is a great place to see wintering Painted Buntings. Meet at the Walmart at 2677 Roosevelt Blvd at 7:30AM. We will be carpooling, ...

Join guides for an hour-long birding walk at Big Lagoon State Park! Meet at the West Beach parking area at 9am; walks are free with park admission. For more information, contact the park at 850-492-1595. This is a recurring weekly event on Saturday mornings.

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, January 23rd, 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

Wall Spring Park Bird Walk Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at 7:30AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a bird walk at Wall Spring Park. Clearwater Audubon Society Wall Spring Park 3725 Desoto Blvd. Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Join guides for an hour-long birding walk at Big Lagoon State Park! Meet at the West Beach parking area at 9am; walks are free with park admission. For more information, contact the park at 850-492-1595. This is a recurring weekly event on Saturday mornings.

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 ...

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