To carpool meet at 6:45 a.m. at Sunrise Plaza, on SR-50 just east of I-75. Or 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. For information, contact Eileen, naturecoastbirder5@yahoo.com
11901 Rod & Gun Club Rd., Fort Myers Trail Length: 1.8 miles; Degree of Difficulty: Moderate This seasonal wetland preserve also includes remnant structures of the former Buckingham Army Air Field military base. All walks are free. No registration is required. Walks are led by trained volunteers and interpretive naturalists. Meeting location is the preserve parking area. Parking is free. ...
The “Jewel of Flagler County” shines at dusk, too! We will start in the daytime and view many types of birds along Pellicer Creek, from wading birds to woodpeckers to warblers. Of course there will be a visit to the eagle nest! Then we will search for dusk specialties like rails and owls. eBird: 172 species Accessibility: low - often ...
This field trip is sure to be one of the highlights of the year! You may want to go down to Merritt Island the night before in order to be bright-eyed and ready to bird the first thing in the morning! Sue Killeen will lead this fantastic field trip to see numerous species of ducks and wading birds, scrub jays, ...
8 a.m. at Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Learn to identify birds at feeders and during a short walk. There will be binoculars and bird books available for use. For information, text Linda at 352-428-2629 or email lindalark85@gmail.com.
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 ...
18400 North Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers 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. All walks are free. No registration is required. Walks are led by trained volunteers and interpretive naturalists. Meeting location is the preserve parking area. ...
STATE PARK TO HOST EDUCATIONAL BIRD WALK -Visitors invited to participate in a guided bird walk program at Anastasia State Park – Saint Augustine, Fla.– The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Anastasia State Park will host an educational “Guided Bird Walk” program on various days from January – March 2020. Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park, proudly part ...
Wednesday, February 5, 1 p.m. at 25155 Wheeler Road in Christmas. Walk the berms of this man-made wetland to view ducks and waders. For more information, contact Eileen, naturecoastbirder5@yahoo.com
Thursday, February 6, 8 a.m. at Parrish Park (1 Max Brewer Causeway—SR-402) in Titusville. The morning will be spent looking for ducks, shorebirds, etc., on Black Point Drive, and the afternoon at Canaveral National Seashore, watching seabirds. A $10 entry fee or Golden Age pass is good for both sites. For more information, contact Eileen, naturecoastbirder5@yahoo.com