WALKS AT OSCAR SCHERER STATE PARK
Enjoy a 2-mile walk the first and second Thurs of the month, Oct. thru
Apr with Audubon leaders. See Scrub Jays, bobwhites, towhees, and
woodpeckers. Meet inside the park at 8 a.m. at Lake Osprey/Nature Center.
Park fee. Bring Lunch or enjoy the pancake breakfast, after the walks for
only $4 in the Nature Center. Call the park (Russ Delaney) for more details,
685-7454. March 4th TRAM RIDE, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call Russ to sign up.
CELERY FIELDS WALKS
Explore birdlife with a different leader on the second Saturday of each
month, Oct. thru Apr. Meet at the gazebo (Palmer/Raymond) at 8 a.m.
Coordinator: Martha Straub, 355-3119. Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb
13, Mar 13, Apr 10
CHICK CHECK WALK
Let's see how our beach-nesting birds are getting on. Meet at N. Lido
parking lot, corner of Ben Franklin and Ringling at 8 am - with Jeanne Dubi
(355-1709)
Saturday, Mar 20: Check for mating rituals of Snowy Plovers; some may
already be on eggs.
Saturday, Apr 17: Least Terns should be setting up nests; Snowy Plovers
incubating.
Friday, May 21: Black Skimmers should be nesting along with Least Terns.
Search for chicks.