Meet Kathy Doddridge (941-705-3862, email) in the main parking lot of Robinson Preserve, which is the North entrance where the Valentine House is located. The walk will head to the lake at the new South addition where there are shorebirds, waders, ducks, and flyovers. Approx. 2 miles of gravel paths, mainly sun. Plenty of restrooms.
There is a fee to enter park. Meet Cynthia Huesman (email Cynthia) and Rob Gonzalez at Lake Osprey Nature Center. Strive to find the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and other resident birds as we take a 1.5 mile walk on sandy trails, mainly in the sun. Restrooms at the Nature Center
Peter Brown (207-994-9885) and Helen King will meet you at the Pavilion with the American flag on the right as you enter the main parking lot. We will learn to identify gulls, terns, and sandpipers during a 1.5 mile walk on sand with sun. Restrooms are available.
A renowned local artist, Jean Blackburn has developed a bird/butterfly friendly yard over the past 32 years. Walk the property and see the gardens and feeders. Mainly shade. Restroom. From Myakka Road, turn West onto Myakka Road where Florida Native Plants Nursery is located (note that Myakka Road continues North-South, but you will turn on...
There is a fee to enter park. Meet Cynthia Huesman (email Cynthia) and Rob Gonzalez at Lake Osprey Nature Center. Strive to find the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and other resident birds as we take a 1.5 mile walk on sandy trails, mainly in the sun. Restrooms at the Nature Center
First meet Helen King (email, 850-556-2950) at the bridge (he bridge is south of Crowley by 1/8 mile) with a spotting scope; park along the shoulder; then go to Crowley to find resident red headed woodpeckers, bluebirds, and loggerhead shrike. 1.5 mile walk in woods and dirt road. $4 fee for Crowley Restrooms are available...
Stu Willson and Cathy Paris will meet you at Old Miakka Preserve on the East end of Fruitville Road. Continue on gravel road to the entrance about ½ mile on right. We will look for flyovers, migrants, and woodpeckers. 2 mile loop walk, mainly in the sun and on a sandy trail. No restrooms
Stu Wilson (512-897-8341) and Cathy Paris will meet you at the entrance to Broadway Beach; 7001 Seabreeze Ave. (West end of Broadway St. @ north end of LBK) then the group will go to Leffis Key at the south end of Bradenton Beach on Gulf Drive South. First, we will look for migratory shorebirds on...
Walk with John Groskopf through Glebe Park on Siesta Key looking for migrants and flyovers; ¼ mile walk, mainly shade. Restrooms are available
Helen King will meet you at the first parking lot on the right after main (SR72) entrance. There is a park entrance fee. There will be stops at the bridges, boardwalk, and the former weir. Restrooms are available.
There is a fee to enter park. Meet Cynthia Huesman (email Cynthia) and Rob Gonzalez at Lake Osprey Nature Center. Strive to find the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and other resident birds as we take a 1.5 mile walk on sandy trails, mainly in the sun. Restrooms at the Nature Center
Join John Groskopf (941-726-8816) at Bay Street Park to look for migrants, waders, and forest birds. 1 mile walk, mainly shade. Restrooms are available.
Visit Pinecraft Park with John Groskopf (941-726-8816) as you look for migrants, flyovers, and water birds. Less than one mile of shaded walk. Restrooms are available.
There is a fee to enter park. Meet Cynthia Huesman (email Cynthia) and Rob Gonzalez at Lake Osprey Nature Center. Strive to find the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and other resident birds as we take a 1.5 mile walk on sandy trails, mainly in the sun. Restrooms at the Nature Center
Meet at Lake Osprey Nature Center - restrooms.
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