CONTACT: Carol Bailey-White (duvalaudubon@gmail.com) With of the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, we have reluctantly concluded that it's still not safe for us to host group outings for the time being. But 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 ...

Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:30AM. Bring masks, snacks and drinks for yourself only. We also encourage you to bring your own optics. An easy walk of approximately 2.5 miles is required. Although the road is a dirt road, it is wide and wheelchair accessible. We may get to see the Vermillion Flycatcher if it's still there, as well as various ...

Join Bert Alm for a limited participant bird walk Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Turkey Creek Sanctuary in Palm Bay, FL. This field trip could serve as a practice outing if you attended the Birdwatching Basics or Joys of Birding (Intermediate/Advanced) Training provided by Kate Wells in January and February. Please follow our new protocols due to the Covid Pandemic. ...

Title:"Oystercatchers & Shorebirds: Wing and Prayer" When: Thursday, Mar 4, 2021 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Speakers: Matthew Anderson and Kirk Fusco - Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves How: Zoom Webinar (link will be emailed to participants) Request the sign up information by contacting: slas.zoom.meeting@gmail.com & please include your name.

A free orientation is offered on the first Saturday of each month from 8am-11am. This is an opportunity for newcomers to get oriented with The Florida Scrub-Jay. Get to know the history of the bird, where it is and where it is going if we do not protect and restore its habitat. See a family of scrub-jays and learn what ...

Masks required. Participants limited. Make reservations with Lucille: croomwalker@gmail.com or 352-540-9746. Meet at 8 a.m. in the first parking lot beyond the entrance to the preserve at 1001 Old Rock Road in Yankeetown. We will look for birds at a salt pond, tidal marshes, and an oak hammock.

Orange Audubon Society offers a Beginners’ Bird Watching Class this spring, taught by Kathy Rigling and Susan Thome-Barrett. The class includes an “outdoor” classroom session and mini-field trip on March 6th at Orlando Wetlands Park (OWP). The second class for meet at Oakland Nature Preserve. The last class will meet at Mead Gardens. All sessions are 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. If ...

Masks required. Participants limited. Make reservations with Bev: 352-686-0460 or bevalhansen@gmail.com Meet at 7:15 on the causeway, at the first pull-off on the south side of Curlew Road (SR-586). We expect to see a variety of waders, gulls, terns, and shorebirds. Park fee: $4 for lone driver or $8 for 2-8 people.

YOU MUST OBTAIN A TICKET THROUGH EVENTBRITE TO ATTEND THIS WALK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127360981123. 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 ...

From the lush rainforests of the Pacific Northwest to the barren Arctic tundra, Alaska boasts a large diversity of birds over its vast and varied landscape. Andy Bankert grew up in Florida but found the way to do field work each summer in Alaska and now calls the 49th state home. Andy will give us a closeup look at the ...