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SUMMARY:Winter Pelagic Tour
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to set sail on the Winter Pelagic Tour – an adventure-filled day on the water with breathtaking views and wildlife encounters!\n\n\nAudubon Everglades Winter Pelagic Tour\n \nSaturday\, December 6\, 2025Boarding: 7:45 AM | Departure: 8:00 AM sharp | Return: approximately 12:00 PMLocation: Bar Jack Fishing Charter\, 314 East Ocean Ave\, Lantana\, FL 33462 \nJoin Audubon Everglades for our Winter Pelagic Tour\, a festive offshore adventure exploring the Atlantic Ocean in search of seabirds and marine life. Experience the thrill of spotting winter visitors gliding over open water while enjoying the crisp December breeze and sweeping ocean views. \nOur experienced guides\, Marcus Kelly and Kyle Matera\, will lead the tour\, sharing expert insights and enthusiasm for pelagic birding throughout the morning. \n \nAbout the Tour\nWe’ll travel aboard the Lady K\, a 70-foot walk-around deep-sea vessel equipped with safety gear\, two restrooms\, and a licensed USCG captain. The boat’s wide beam provides a smooth and stable ride\, even in moderate seas. \nBoarding begins at 7:45 a.m.\, and the boat departs promptly at 8:00 a.m. Please be on time\, as the vessel cannot wait for late arrivals. The trip will return around noon. \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided. \nCome celebrate the season at sea with Audubon Everglades and enjoy an unforgettable day of winter bird watching on the Atlantic. \n \nRegistration Details\nSpace is limited to 40 participants. Current members of Audubon Everglades or the National Audubon Society are eligible for a discounted rate – please select the member price when registering. Membership status will be verified. \nRefunds will only be issued if the charter company cancels due to weather or unsafe sea conditions. Children under seven are not permitted. \n \nWhat to Bring\n\nWarm layers\, as it can be breezy on the water\nClosed-toed\, non-slip shoes suitable for a wet deck\nSunscreen\, hat\, and sunglasses\nBinoculars and camera\nSeasickness prevention\, if needed\n\nAdditional Details\nRestrooms are available on the boat. Prior to boarding\, public restrooms are located across the street from the marina.Please check in with Dr. LeaAnne DeRigne\, our Audubon Everglades representative for this trip. \nIf you have any questions or issues\, please email fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org. \nIf you registered through a friend and would like to receive the shared eBird list\, ensure your email is on file. \nAudubon Everglades members enjoy exclusive discounted pricing as part of their membership benefits. Not yet a member? Join today and enjoy early access and discounted pricing on special events like this one! \n \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations made at least two weeks prior to the trip date (by November 22\, 2025) will receive a full refund\, minus any processing fees. \nCancellations made within two weeks of the trip are non-refundable\, except in cases of verified emergencies (such as illness\, family emergencies\, or unavoidable travel disruptions). Requests for emergency refunds must be submitted in writing to fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org for review. \nIf the charter company cancels due to unsafe weather or sea conditions\, all participants will receive a full refund regardless of timing. \nParticipants who are unable to attend are encouraged to notify Audubon Everglades as soon as possible so that another member may take their place. \n\n\nMeet our Pelagic tour leaders and AE representative \nMarcus Kelly\, Born and raised in South Florida. Served in the US Army from 2004-2008. Began bird watching in 2017 with a focus on pelagic species. Notable bird trips include Iceland and an annual trip to visit family in Colombia every year. Notable observations within Palm Beach Count as of April 2025 include eleven Black-capped Petrel\, county first King Eider November 2023\, two Red-billed Tropicbird\, one White-tailed Tropicbird\, eleven Masked Booby. \nKyle Matera has served as a Field Guide for Audubon Everglades for several years. He began birding in 2015 and has since explored more than 30 U.S. states and all 67 of Florida’s counties in pursuit of birds. A self-described “obsessive” birder\, Kyle focuses primarily on Palm Beach County. In 2022\, he achieved an impressive milestone there—completing a county Big Year with 319 recorded species. \nLeaAnne Derigne\, is professor in the College of Social Work and Criminal Justice at Florida Atlantic University. Raised in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri by artists and teachers\, her early years were shaped by a deep connection to the natural world. She started birding during the pandemic in 2020 and became more serious about identifying and understanding the birds of South Florida in 2021.  Her favorite park is Lake Ida Park\, where she birds regularly and continues to learn something new every visit.
URL:https://www.auduboneverglades.org/event/winter-pelagic-tour/
LOCATION:Bar Jack Fishing and Lady K Fishing Charter\, 314 East Ocean Ave\, Lantana\, FL\, 33462\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birding Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR with Kar DeGeiso
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to birding\, or have a lot of experience\, there is something for everyone. Come join us and explore the Refuge!\n\n\nAbout this event: \n\nDate: 12/06/25\nStart time: 8:00am\nEnd Time: 11:30am\nEvent lasts 3 1/2 hours\nUNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN\n\nBirding Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR with birder Kar DeGeiso \nMeeting Spot: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR Visitor Center \nJoin birder Kar DeGeiso and Audubon Everglades for a field trip to two sections of the Loxahatchee NWR. Meet up at the NWR Visitor Center and we will explore the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk\, looking for woodland birds\, located right behind the Visitor Center. Next stop will be the Marsh Trail for wading and water birds. \nThis is a great opportunity to get outside\, learn from a leading ornithologist\, and connect with people who love nature as much as you do. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nA guided walk through two areas of the NWR\nA chance to see birds in a group\nAn eBird trip list to which you can contribute (bring your account info!)\n\nLogistics: \n\nParking Lots: we will be using 2 parking lots. 1st – the visitor center 2. Marsh trail lot\nMeet Up: Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot\nRestrooms: Available in/near the Visitor Center\nFEE- NWR fees apply\n\nBring: \n\nWater\nSunscreen\nBug spray\nHat\nBinoculars\nCamera\nSmart phone\n\nGood to Know: \n\nRegistration is required. No walk-ins.\nBe on time so we can make the most of our time in the field.\nRain or shine\, unless there’s a hurricane.\nPhotos may be taken for social media. Let us know if you’d rather not be included.\nPlease cancel if you can’t make it—someone else may be waiting.\nUnder 18? Bring an adult.\n\nAccessibility Information: \n\nParking: Some accessible parking available at the Visitor Center and Marsh Trail.\nRestrooms: Accessible restrooms located near and inside the Visitor Center.\nBenches: Benches are available for resting at the visitor center and at the start of the Marsh Trail.\nTrail Width: The boardwalk trail is typically 4 feet wide\, the Marsh Trail ~8 feet wide.\nSurface: Boardwalk and flat grassy surface with some roots and bumps.\nCell Phone Service: Cell service may be intermittent on the trail.\n\nWe strive to host inclusive\, accessible events. For those who need an accommodation or have inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Autumn at fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org \nQuestions? Reach out: fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org \nAbout Your Guide \nKar DeGeiso \nKar is an Animal/Plant Science major. She has been birding for over 40 years. Kar lived in Delaware and has birded a lot of the Eastern MidAtlantic states. She has volunteered in research projects with Red Knots\, Saw-whet Owls and has worked for American Birding Association and Delaware Museum of Natural History where she was a docent and worked in the Bird Collections\, making skins for the collections. Kar moved down to Florida\, permanently 4 years ago. An avid birder and hiker\, she loves to hike the parks and see what she can find.
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LOCATION:Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge\, 10216 Lee Road\, Boynton Beach\, FL\, 33473\, United States
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