All day trips meet at McDonald's (Bee Ridge/ Cattlemen)
unless otherwise noted. Field trips are open to anyone interested in
birding, wildlife watching or exploring Florida's natural areas. Suggested
donation of $2 for members, $4 for non-members appreciated.
NO RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY UNLESS OTHERWISE
INDICATED.
For more information, contact each individual Trip
Leader. TRIP WAIVER: Participation is on condition that Sarasota Audubon
Society and its officers and volunteers will not be held liable for damage
or injury to persons or property. Further details and directions to be
added later - please check back.
Thursdays at OSCAR SCHERER STATE PARK Every Thursday, October thro March
(except Thanksgiving). Bird walk to search for Florida Scrub Jays, N.
Bobwhites, and other pine flatwood species. Meet inside the park at 8:30am
at Lake Osprey/Nature Center (park fee). Park opens at 8am. Come join us for
Pancake Breakfast before the walks Jan. thru March only. Call Joyce with
questions (508-737-8954). Map
Saturday, Oct 2: MANATEE AUDUBON'S FELTS PRESERVE Join butterfly enthusiasts
Stu Hills (922-5261) and Jeanne Dubi on a walk to locate and ID local
butterflies. Meet at Starbucks (I-75/University Pkwy) at 9:30am.
Map
Wednesday, Oct. 6: ROBINSON PRESERVE This new Manatee County 487-acre
waterfront preserve is being restored to a native wetland with hiking trails
and boardwalks. BRING LUNCH. Leader: Dan Irizarry (305-582-5786). Meet at
the Robinson parking lot, corner of 99th St NW and 17th Ave NW in Bradenton
at 8am.
Thursday, Oct 7, 14, 21 & 28: OSCAR SCHERER STATE PARK See details at the
beginning of the schedule
Saturday, Oct 9: MONTHLY CELERY FIELDS WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond Rd) at 8am. Map
Saturday, Oct 16: PINECRAFT PARK Look for fall migrants with Edith Miller
(364-3637) at this local hotspot off Bahia Vista. Meet at Pinecraft Park at
9am.
Saturday, Oct 23: WATERSHED WEEK Bird Walk on the 'Wild Side' at the Celery
Fields. Meet at 9am at the gazebo on Palmer Blvd. $3 for adults; $2 for
children. For reservations and information, call Julie Byrne (379-3882).
Map
Saturday Oct 30: SIESTA KEY SHOREBIRDS Find resident and migrant shorebirds
on Siesta Key. Meet at SK Public Beach parking lot (near pavilion) at
7:30am. Leader Rick Greenspun (284-2055).
Map
Thursday, Nov 4, 11 & 18: OSCAR SCHERER STATE PARK See details at the
beginning of the schedule
Saturday, Nov 13: MONTHLY CELERY FIELDS WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond Rd) at 8am. Map
Tuesday, Nov 16: LIDO KEY SHOREBIRDS with Dan Irizarry (305-582-5786). Meet
at the N. Lido Beach parking area (corner of Ben Franklin and Ringling) at
8am. Map
Saturday, Nov 20: N. LIDO BEACH & LIDO WOODS Leaders Jeanne Dubi (355-1709)
and Marc Hayman. Meet at the N. Lido Beach parking area (corner of Ben
Franklin and Ringling) at 8am. Map
Wednesday Nov 24: SIESTA KEY SHOREBIRDS Find resident and migrant shorebirds
on Siesta Key. Meet at SK Public Beach parking lot at 7:30am. Leader Rick
Greenspun (284-2055). Map
Thursday, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23: OSCAR SCHERER STATE PARK See details at the
beginning of the schedule
Saturday, Dec 4: LAUREL LANDFILL with Barry Rossheim (387-5044). Meet at the
BP gas station on the corner of Laurel Road and Knights Trail Road at 8am.
Map
Sunday Dec 5: LIDO KEY SHOREBIRDS with Dan Irizarry (305-582-5786). Meet at
the N. Lido Beach parking area (corner of Ben Franklin and Ringling) at 8am.
Map
Tuesday, Dec 7: HOLIDAY LUNCH See special events.
Wednesday, Dec 8: MYAKKA RIVER SP This wildlife preserve always provides
great birding. Meet at 8:15am in the first parking lot on your right just
inside the park (fee). Note: park opens at 8am. Leader Owen Comora,
378-5166. BRING LUNCH. Map
Saturday, Dec 11: MONTHLY CELERY FIELDS WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond Rd) at 8am. Map
Tuesday, Dec 14: CELERY FIELDS BIRD WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond Rd) at 8am. Leader Joyce Leary (508-737-8954).
Map
Monday, Dec. 20: CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Myakka River State Park. Ken Alvarez:
kencalvarez@msn.com
Map
Tuesday, Dec 28: LIDO BEACH & WOODS Join John Ginaven (383-5133) on a
pre-CBC scouting trip. Meet at the N. Lido Beach parking area (corner of Ben
Franklin and Ringling) at 7:30am. Map
Sunday, Jan 2: CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Sarasota. Coordinator: Judi Linnell,
355-3157; judi@sarasotaaudubon.org.
Saturday Jan 8: MONTHLY CELERY FIELDS WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond Rd) at 8am. Map
Tuesday, Jan 11: CELERY FIELDS BIRD WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond Rd) at 8am. Leader Joyce Leary (508-737-8954).
Map
Saturday, Jan 15: SHOREBIRDS ON SIESTA KEY Join Valeri Ponzo (350-2782) and
Mary Heinlen (346-3335). Meet at the public beach parking area (near
pavilion) at 8am.
Saturday, Jan 22: CIRCLE B BAR PRESERVE This 1,267-acre property in Polk
County has recently been added to the Great Florida Birding Trail. Come
help us find some of the 150 birds found on this preserve. Tram available.
Call Lynn Jakubowicz (355-4073) for more information. Meet at Starbucks
(University & I-75) next to Home Depot at 7am.
Tuesday, Jan 25: DUCK HUNT at Ackerman Lake and the Celery Fields with
leader Dan Irizarry (305-582-5786). Meet at Ackerman at 8am.
Saturday, Jan 29: LETTUCE LAKE Bird the 3,500-ft. boardwalk, observation
tower and nature trails at this Hillsborough County park with Lynn
Jakubowicz, 355-4073. Meet at Starbucks (University & I-75 next to Home
Depot) at 8am. BRING LUNCH
Saturday, Feb 5: TECO PLANT & GEORGE SIMMONS SP Join Stu Hills (922-5261) to
look for manatees and shorebirds at these two Hillsborough County locations.
Meet at Starbucks (University & I-75) next to Home Depot at 7:30am.
Monday, Feb 8: DUCKS/SHOREBIRDS: TIERRA VERDE PONDS & Ft. DE SOTO Join Dan
Irizarry (305-582-5786) as he looks for migrating ducks at these two great
Pinellas County locations. Meet at the first rest stop before the Skyway
Bridge at 7:30am. BRING LUNCH.
Wed-Fri, Feb 9-11: GAINESVILLE AND PAYNES PRAIRIE Two-night trip with Karen
Jensen and Jeanne Dubi, See Getaway Trips for details.
Saturday, Feb 12: MONTHLY CELERY FIELDS WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond Rd) at 8am.
Friday/Saturday, Feb 18/19: WAKODAHATCHEE, GREEN CAY AND OKEEHEELEE in West
Palm Beach County. These wetlands have boardwalks and lots of birds all
within easy viewing. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call Kathryn Young
(612-760-1771). Fee $25.
Tuesday, Feb 22: FT. DESOTO SHOREBIRDS & DUCKS Join Lynn Jakubowicz,
355-4073, and Mary Heinlen to find these beautiful migrating birds. Meet at
Starbucks (University & I-75 next to Home Depot) at 7:30am. BRING LUNCH.
Saturday, Feb 26: ALL ABOARD THE EAGLE TROLLEY Our Eagle expert Dale Nauman
will give us the history and great looks at 3 active nests; leave the
driving to us. Call Kathryn Young (612-760-1771) for reservations'fee $25
for a 3-hour ride.
Sunday, Feb 27: PLANT AND BIRD WALK Join David Williamson (302-1808) on this
walk thru the Florida Native Plant Nursery and Crowley Nature Center. Meet
at Fruitville Library at 8am. BRING LUNCH.
Wednesday, Mar 2: COCKROACH BAY AQUATIC PRESERVE Join Kathryn Young
(612-760-1771) on a trip to this newly reclaimed and restored
environmentally sensitive area. Meet at Starbucks (University & I-75 next to
Home Depot) at 7:30am. BRING LUNCH
Tuesday, Mar 8: MANATEE AUDUBON'S FELTS PRESERVE Help Lynn Jakubowicz
(355-4073) find Painted Buntings and more. Meet at Starbucks (University &
I-75 next to Home Depot) at 8am.
Saturday, Mar 12: MONTHLY CELERY FIELDS WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond) at 8am.
Wednesday, Mar 16: MANATEE AUDUBON'S FELTS PRESERVE The feeders are so
productive we are visiting Felts again. Join Jeanne Dubi (355-1709) and
Barbara Singer. Meet at Starbucks (University & I-75 next to Home Depot) at
8am.
Thursday, Mar 17: RED BUG SLOUGH. Join leaders Stu Hills (922-5261) and
Martha Straub as they look for birds and butterflies. Meet in the parking
lot south of Proctor on Beneva at 8am.
Thursday, Mar 21: CAREFREE LEARNER Take a private boat ride to Roberts Bay
Rookery to see and learn about breeding birds on the rookery islands. Meet
at 9am next to Le Barge at Marina Jack's. Contact Kathryn Young
(612-760-1771) for RESERVATIONS. Cost $20.
Friday, March 25: SPARROW DRIVE THRU MYAKKA SP Owen Comora leads this trip
in the back of a pickup. Owen will show us where to find Bachman Sparrows
on their breeding territories. For RESERVATIONS, call Kathryn Young
(612-760-1771). Cost $25. Limit 12 participants.
Tuesday, Apr 5: CAREFREE LEARNER Take a private boat ride to Roberts Bay
Rookery to see and learn about breeding birds on the rookery islands. Meet
at 9am next to Le Barge at Marina Jack's. Contact Kathryn Young
(612-760-1771) for RESERVATIONS. Cost $20.
Saturday, Apr 9: MONTHLY CELERY FIELDS WALK Meet at the gazebo (corner of
Palmer & Raymond) at 8am.
Saturday, Apr 16: CHICK CHECK See call out box for details.
April 16: PINECRAFT PARK Look for spring migrants with Edith Miller at this
local hotspot off Bahia Vista. Meet at Pinecraft Park at 9am.
April 16-23 SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA week-long trip to find Arizona specialties
See Getaway Trips for details
Tuesday, Apr 26: FORT DESOTO Join leader John Ginaven (383-5133) on another
quest for migrants at this premier birding hotspot. Leave from the first
rest area just after the tollbooths on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge (I-275) at
8am. BRING LUNCH.
Thursday, Apr 28: EGMONT KEY Take the ferry from Ft. DeSoto to this small
island with leader Kathryn Young (612-760-1771) to find migrating birds.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED; BRING LUNCH. Meet at Starbucks (University & I-75)
at 7am. Ferry leaves at 8:30 and returns at 1pm. Cost $20.