Wings Over Florida – Florida Keys Wildlife Environmental Area

Lauren Ali

2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Management Area system. As part of this year long celebration, Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail staff Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray will be leading a morning bird tour at the Florida Keys Wildlife Environmental Area. We will look for winter wood-warbler flocks, Reddish Egrets, Magnificent …

Audubon’s 117th Christmas Bird Count

Lauren Ali

  Since the Christmas Bird county began over 100 years ago, it has relied on volunteers to gather critical data about the patterns of bird behavior. Join an effort near you to participate. There is a specific methodology for the Count, so it’s important that you contact a coordinator near you, but anyone can help. This is a fun and …

Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza Birding Festival

Lauren Ali

The Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza Birding Festival 2017, is perfect for birders visiting Florida or locals wanting to learn more from well-known, knowledgeable birding guides. Add to your life list at an amazing birding area, the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore. Two full-day trips and 9 half-day trips led by well-known local birding guides are offered, along with …