Audubon Everglades

STA 5/6 Hendry-Glades
2022-01-22 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District will offer the public escorted birding trips to Stormwater Treatment Area 5 (STA-5/6) located at the Blumberg Road Public Access Trailhead.

Meet: At the Blumberg entrance to the STA

Registration is  required  through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more Information and to register please visit:  https://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org/?page_id=110

Map and SFGWMD Liability Release form available on Hendry Glades Audubon website: http://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org

STA-5/6 Registration for Driving Trips, Schedule and Map

Jonathan Dickinson State Park Scrub Jay Walk
2022-01-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-12-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Johnathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 S.E. Federal hwy, Hobe Sound, Florida, 33455
Join Jim Howe, JD SP volunteer, for a walk through the imperiled Florida scrub habitat and learn about this unique ecosystem and the wildlife that depends on it to survive, particularly the Florida Scrub Jay.

Fee: Entry fee of $6.00 per vehicle, unless you have a park pass.

Meet: Take the first left after the entry to the Ranger Station, then park in the small lot just ahead on the right.

Audubon Everglades Photography Group presents:
2022-01-17 19:00
Critique Session: Nature, People in Nature

Guest Critique: Conservation Photographer Dustin Angell

Deadline Jan 14th midnight to submit photos to PhotoContest Pro for critique

This Critique Session will provide constructive feedback on AEPG members’ images to help you improve your photos. Each registered AEPG member may submit a total of two photos in the two categories: Nature & Nature +.

If you are interested in Conservation photography and have specific questions, we will have time for discussion after the critique.

About Dustin Angell

Dustin is an environmental educator and conservation photographer living and working in the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades. As the Director of Education at Archbold Biological Station in Venus, FL, he builds community relationships and interprets ecological research for audiences of all ages. Dustin’s photography documents the science and conservation challenges of the region and the people trying to solve them. Dustin is the current President of the League of Environmental Educators in Florida and the recipient of the 2015 Outstanding Educator Award from the Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society.

Critique sessions are open to Friends of Audubon Everglades. To register with AEPG and receive information on how to submit your photos for the Jan. 17 Critique Session, please be sure you’ve sent an email stating your first and last name, email address, and phone number (inside the body of the email) to: aepgregister@auduboneverglades.org

Lake Okeechobee Exploration
2022-01-16 09:00 - 13:00
This trip will explore the south end of Lake Okeechobee and explore its plumbing system. We will discuss lake management, ecology, human history including hurricanes that killed thousands, farming, drainage, politics and BIRDS and FISH.

We start at the largest drainage gates on the lake at the St Lucie Canal, drive south to the Pahokee Marina that had the massive algal blooms (that are cleaned up now), to Belle Glade that was over washed by the 1928 storm, see the S2 pump station on the Palm Beach Canal that goes through the Palm Beaches, stop at the S-3 pump station on the Miami Canal, look at dike repair work all along the way, and end up in Clewiston where we can eat lunch at the Martin Marina Tiki Bar on the Industrial Canal.

Meet: at Structure (S) 308 parking lot by Lake Okeechobee at the intersection of SR 76 Kanner Hwy and Highway 441.

Lake Okeechobee Exploration with Dr. Paul Grey
2022-01-16 09:00

A1 FEB
2022-01-15 08:00 - 13:00
Join Hendry-Glades Audubon for this escorted driving tour on the levees in and around the reservoirs of this South Florida Water Management District Equalization Flow Basin in southwestern Palm Beach County.

Registration is required through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more Information on where to meet, directions, and how to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-1-feb-flow-equalization-basin-bird-watching-trips-tickets-196010281027?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Lakeside STA Photography Birding Trip from Martin County Audubon
2022-01-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Lakeside Ranch STA, 7250 SW Conners Hwy, Okeechobee, Fl, 34974
Join John Nelson for a self-guided auto tour of the 2600 acre Lakeside Ranch STA (Stormwater Treatment Area). Registration is required: https://www.audubonofmartincounty.org/events

WHAT TO BRING: Binoculars, camera, reference books, water and snacks.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.audubonofmartincounty.org/events

Wellington Environmental Preserve
2022-01-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Wellington Environmental Preserve, 3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road, Wellington, FL, 33470, United States
Join Chris Golia for a walk along the paved path of this nature preserve where 182 species of birds of been recorded. We hope to catch sightings of some our migratory birds Savanah & Swamp Sparrows, Eastern Towhee, along with our usual local birds.

Meet: In the parking lot

Wellington Environmental Preserve
2022-01-15 08:00

Cancelled - Wakodahatchee Wetlands
2022-01-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Sorry, this trip has been cancelled.

Take a short walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of this beautiful, created wetland, and have an up-close experience with our resident birds and migratory visitors at this Delray Beach birding hotspot.

Fee: Free

Meet: At top of ramp

2022 Everglades Birding Festival
2022-01-13 08:00 - 2022-01-17 17:00
Key Note Speaker: Richard Crossley

Journey through south Florida searching for beautiful and rare birds in ancient moss-covered cypress swamps, everglades prairies that join the sky and brilliant marshes that sparkle with flashes of roseate wings. Scan across the tips of grass for searching hovering Snail kites and hear the squeal of the Limpkin.

Audubon Everglades Photography Group presents: Editing for Bird Photography
2022-01-10 19:00
Guest Speaker: Wildlife Photographer Caleb Hoover

Wildlife Photographer Caleb Hoover will be demonstrating various post-processing techniques for enhancing bird photography, using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.  This presentation will feature real-time edits and information regarding responsible editing and how to get the most out of your images.

Bio: I’m a 17-year-old Birder and Wildlife Photographer based out of the Gulf Coast of Florida. I started birding and documenting the birds I saw when I was 8 years old, and ever since then I’ve gotten more and more invested. When I was around 13 or 14, I began to take the photography aspect a bit more seriously. Since then, I’ve been enjoying the rich process of learning and building on the art of Bird photography.

This program is open to AEPG Members. If you are a “Friends” of AE member and want to participate in AEPG, please register by sending an email stating your first and last name, email address, and phone number (inside the body of the email) to: aepgregister@auduboneverglades.org

Pine Glades Natural Area RESCHEDULED FEBRUARY 12th, 2022
2022-01-08 07:30 - 10:00 | Pine Glades, 14122 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, 33478
Update: This program was rescheduled to February 12th, 2022 due to higher water levels. Once water levels drop a little more this will attract a greater diversity of birds for attendees to observe.

Join Dr. Mark Cook for a walk through a wetland wonderland. The Pine Glades Natural Area is a great place to enjoy nature. It attracts herons, white ibis along with colorful wading birds including roseate spoonbills.

Meet in parking area.

Palm Beach County Christmas Bird Count
2022-01-02 06:00
After a year hiatus, the West Palm Beach Christmas Bird Count resumes Sunday, January 2. The CBC, since its beginning in 1900, has become a holiday season tradition. National Audubon calls it “the nation’s longest running community science bird project.” Conducting the West Palm count since 1956, we are able to see long-term trends in our local bird species, both positive and negative.

Each count takes place in an established 15-mile diameter circle, divided up into territories and assigned to count teams. Our West Palm circle stretches from West Palm Beach to Delray Beach, and includes a portion of the coastline, as well as a small part of Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The counters are seasoned, skilled birders, as well as those with less experience, who usually help by keeping the lists.

2019 saw the second highest number of participants in the history of our local count — 120. Our counters logged a very respectable 149 species. We also made important inroads gaining access to more gated communities within our circle with good bird habitat.

Following the January 2 count, we’ll conduct our compilation via Zoom the same evening at 7:30. If you feel you can help the effort, counting or accessing your community, contact compiler Chuck Weber at cweber4aves@comcast.net.

Here are National Audubon’s COVID protocols: https://www.audubon.org/news/christmas-bird-count- compiler-announcements

Here’s a map of all count circles — you can zoom in to find and explore our circle: https://audubon. maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=ac275eeb01434cedb1c5dcd0fd3fc7b4

STA 5/6 Hendry-Glades
2021-12-18 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-20 08:00 - 13:00
Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District will offer the public escorted birding trips to Stormwater Treatment Area 5 (STA-5/6) located at the Blumberg Road Public Access Trailhead.

Meet: In the STA 5/6 parking lot

Registration is  required  through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more Information and to register please visit:  https://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org/?page_id=110

STA-5/6 Registration for Driving Trips, Schedule and Map

Green Cay Wetland
2021-12-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Green Cay Wetland, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Take a walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of a beautiful, created wetland and see resident birds and migratory visitors at this Boynton Beach birding hotspot.

Meet: At the top of the boardwalk.

Green Heron Butorides virescens photo by Photography Group member Mark Slifkin

Wakodahatchee Wetlands
2021-12-12 07:45 - 10:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Take a walk with Chris Golia on the elevated boardwalks of a beautiful, created wetland and see resident birds and migratory visitors at this Delray Beach birding hotspot.

7:45 am Check-in

Wellington Environmental Preserve
2021-12-11 07:30 - 10:30 | Wellington Environmental Preserve, 3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road, Wellington, FL, 33470, United States
Join Clive Pinnock for a walk along the paved path of this nature preserve where 182 species of birds of been recorded. We hope to catch sightings of some our migratory birds: Savanah & Swamp Sparrows, Eastern Towhee, along with our usual local birds.

Meet: In the parking lot

Snail Kite photo by Photography Member and Field Trip Chair Paula Gatrell

Dr. Carl Safina
2021-12-07 19:00 - 21:00
AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR CARL SAFINA: THE MINDS AND CULTURE OF ANIMALS

Humans think, experience emotions, and develop cultures. Turns out, so do many other species. Drawing on his two most recent books, “Becoming Wild” and“Beyond Words,” Carl Safina will discuss cognition, emotion, and culture in non- human beings. He will show and talk about, what makes us human and what makes many other species who they are. He will also talk about what is at stake in this living world, for us and for all our co-voyaging species.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc-qqqjwsHN0It2FSFGJENjirkP2DLQtl

Green Cay Wetland
2021-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Green Cay Wetland, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Take a walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of a beautiful, created wetland and see resident birds and migratory visitors at this Boynton Beach birding hotspot.

Meet: In front of the Visitor Center.

Photo by Photography Group Member Mark Slifkin

Riverbend Park
2021-12-05 08:00 - 10:00
Join Ed Kawecki and enjoy the beauty of this park along the Loxahatchee River as he spots birds for us.

Meet in the parking lot by the restrooms.

Tall Cypress Natural Area
2021-12-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Tall Cypress Natural Area, 3700 Turtle Run Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL, 33065, United States
Join Bruce Pickholtz looking for birds amongst the continuous canopy of tall Cypress trees at this beautiful Broward County Park. Please meet at the parking lot.

North Shore Birding Festival
2021-12-02 08:00 - 2021-12-06 17:00
The NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL on Lake Apopka in Central Florida is for birders visiting Florida or locals wanting to learn more from expert birding guides. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding hotspot only 35–45 minutes from Orlando attractions.

Registration Required https://northshorebirdingfestival.com

Hotels and general information available on website.

https://northshorebirdingfestival.com

A1 FEB
2021-11-27 08:00 - 13:00
Join Hendry-Glades Audubon for this escorted driving tour on the levees in and around the reservoirs of this South Florida Water Management District Equalization Flow Basin in southwestern Palm Beach County.

Meet: The entrance to parking is located just south of Mile Marker 53 on the west side of U.S. Highway 27, approximately 5 miles north of the Broward-Palm Beach County line.

Registration is required through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more Information on where to meet, directions, and how to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-1-feb-flow-equalization-basin-bird-watching-trips-tickets-196010281027?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-1-feb-flow-equalization-basin-bird-watching-trips-tickets-196010281027?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Wakodahatchee
2021-11-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Take a short walk with Chris Golia on the elevated boardwalks of this beautiful, created wetland, and have an up-close experience with our resident birds and migratory visitors at this Delray Beach birding hotspot.

Fee: Free

Meet: Please meet at entrance to boardwalk in parking area.

Crandon Park
2021-11-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Crandon Park, 6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, Florida, 33149
Join Eliana Ardila Kramer (bilingual) & Marc Kramer from Birding by Bus for a stroll through lovely Crandon Park (6747 Crandon Blvd) on Key Biscayne in Dade County.

Fee: $7.00 per vehicle (Payable using Paybyphone) https://www.paybyphone.com/locations/miami and the Rickenbacker Causeway toll.

Meet: Meet at the entrance to Crandon Gardens (the old zoo) at the south end of the park.

Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
2021-11-15 07:30 - 23:30 | Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL, 33473, United States
Join Sue Young to see resident birds and migratory visitors as you explore Lee Road, the Marsh Trail berms, and the Cypress Swamp boardwalk at one of the largest National Wildlife Refuges in the contiguous United States. Entry fee of $10 per vehicle, unless you have a  park  pass.   Please meet in Marsh Trail Parking lot.
