This protected beach offers some of the best shorebirding in Lee Co. Walk a mile in either direction scanning the mangroves as well as the sand. Plovers abound – Wilson’s, Piping, Black-bellied and Semipalmated – and waders at low tide include Roseate Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets and White Ibises. Learn more and RSVP at: https://www.audubonswfl.org/events/bunche-beach-shorebirds
Find Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Bachman’s Sparrow, and other resident forest birds and look for early spring migrants. At 6:45 a.m. meet on the south side of Croom Road (CR-480) at the horse corral at the intersection with Forest Road 7. This is 7 miles east of US-41. Contact Bev: 352-686-0460 or bevalhansen@gmail.com
Brian Rapoza will lead this walk on the Fortymile Bend (L-28 Canal) trail along the eastern edge of Big Cypress National Preserve. Meet at 7:30 AM at the Fortymile Bend Boat Ramp, adjacent to Tippy’s Outpost on Tamiami Trail (US 41). Return at 11 AM. Registration required at the following link: https://tropicalaudubon.org/calendar/wkt2w87ykygtme6esrt5gjy3agy92w
A free guided tour is offered on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. to introduce you to the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail. Get to know the history of the Florida Scrub-Jay, where it is, and where it is going if we do not protect and restore its habitat. Learn what scrub habitat is and find ...
Celebrate and Explore the 7 Creeks Recreation Area The 7 Creeks Fest invites you to celebrate and explore the scenic waterways, diverse ecosystems, and winding trails of the 7 Creeks Recreation Area. Spread throughout the connected wilderness parks and preserves surrounded by seven creeks, this family-friendly, fun event raises awareness of these preserved public lands and how we can help ...
PRAS Walkabout: Seaboard Grade Road, Cecil Webb Wildlife Management Area Meet: 8:00 AM at pay station – carpooling Coordinator: Barb Segal (651) 336-6959 Until further notice, face masks and social distancing will be required at Walkabouts for your safety. More information at: https://peaceriveraudubon.org/event/pras-walkabout-tuesday-april-5-2022-cecil-webb-wildlife-management-area/
Presented by Audubon of the Western Everglades. This talk to a partnership with Naples Native Plant Society in talking about what plants we should have in our communities and our yards to attract pollinators. These pollinators are so important to our survival. Pollinators are vital to creating and maintaining the habitats and ecosystems that many animals rely on for food and shelter. ...
Malcolm Swan and Shannon Hobson will present recent videos and photographs of spectacular birds, Kodiak Bear cubs, and sea mammals observed during their 2021 trip to Pt. Barrow, Nome, Kodiak Island, and Seward. The program will be held in Room 130 of the Student Services Center at Northwest FL State College main campus in Niceville. Socializing begins at 6:30 PM, and the ...
St Lucie Audubon Society Meetings/ Presentations Title: Purple Martins: Using DNA to Monitor Behavior When: Thursday, April 7, 2022 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Speaker: Anna Forsman, Ph.D. - Research Scientist- UCF Anna will present her hands-on research project with UCFs students using fecal forensics DNA to explore Purple Martin biology and behavior. Place: For more information: stlucieaudubon.org/meeting-01 Presentations ...
It is any easy 3/4 mile walking loop. We are hoping to see a lot of chicks with parents, especially killdeer.. Limited to 20 people. Put 7295 4th Street, Vero Beach , FL, in your GPS. Restrooms are limited so please use a restroom before you arrive. If you have any questions,please contact Kathy at 772-359-9108. Mask and social distancing ...