Guided Walks

Helen King (850-556-2950), Jeanne Dubi, and Mary Alice Curtiss will guide a walk at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL.   Meet in the parking lot west of the bathrooms.  For those in wheelchairs or walkers, there is a paved trail to observe shorebirds, forest birds, and flyover birds.   The walk...

Meet Stu Wilson (512-897-8341) and Cathy Paris at the entrance to Broadway Beach (north end of Longboat Key). We will walk 1 - 2 miles on sand learning to ID gulls, terns, sandpipers, and other shorebirds. There are no restroom facilities.

Meet Peter Brown (207-994-9885) at the playground parking lot across from the finish Tower. We will take a short walk around that area. We will then drive to other end of course to the start area and bird there. Our final stop will be at the two ponds on Athlete’s Way.

Meet Mary Heinlen and Claire Herzog in front of the pavilion with the American flag that is to the right as you enter the main parking lot of Siesta Kay beach. Learn to identify shorebirds as you enjoy an approximately 1.5 mile walk in the sand along the beach. Questions? Please click the Organizer’s name below...

Meet Stu Wilson (512-897-8341) and Cathy Paris at first parking lot on the right after main (SR72) entrance. There is a park fee. There will be stops along the main park road to find birds. Bring a lunch or buy one at the concession stand if wanting to stay for lunch. Participants are free to...