Flamingo Pursuit
2022-04-09 08:45 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | STA-2
Field Guides: Natasha Warraich & Dr. Mark Cook.

Audubon Everglades in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), is pleased to offer this special “Flamingo Pursuit” in Stormwater Treatment Area 2 (STA 2) for an opportunity to see these iconic birds in the wild in Palm Beach County! Like all birding, the birds are in the wild and free to come and go as they please, so there is no guarantee to see the Flamingos on any specific date. Brian Garrett of SFWMD has recent reports of seeing 2-4 flamingos in this area. However, this STA is restricted access with heavy construction in progress throughout the area, and it is not open to the public. The trip will focus primarily on the area in which the Flamingos have been seen, where we hope to offer some great birding and photography opportunities. Thank you to the SFWMD for allowing us access for this unique chance to see these majestic birds.

Please read the rules as they apply to everyone!

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AND RESTRICTED TO ONLY 2021-2022 AE MEMBERS OR FRIENDS OF AE! Everyone in the car must be an active member of AE. Any person who arrives at STA-2 who is not an active member will be asked leave or they can choose and wait outside the entrance gate.

PLEASE 4 persons per vehicle!

There will be 2 trips posted to allow all AE members the possibility of seeing these magnificent birds in the wild only register for one trip. Please only register for one field trip to allow other members a similar opportunity. The field trip coordinator has the right to restrict access.

Registration is per vehicle and please car pool. Example Scott, Mary, Paula & Lisa ride together, they register for 1. Please indicate who will riding in your car and send an email to Paula@Auduboneverglades.org for verification.

Please print out and complete a South Florida Water Management District Liability Release form (also available on the AE website under fieldtrips) for each person and bring it with you to the trip.

DONATION proceeds from this event will go to the Florida Flamingo Working Group, a coalition of scientists and conservationists who share a mission to promote conservation and awareness of American Flamingos in Florida and throughout their range.

THIS TRIP IS RAIN OR SHINE!

There is no waitlist.

If in need of assistance, please contact Paula Gatrell 561-248-9089

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Driving Directions from Starting locations:

Directions – from Wellington – Tractor Supply 15731 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 approximately 50 miles / 1 hour):

Allow for FOG

Closest port a potty at A1 FEB

Head West on SR 80/US 441 N/ Southern Blvd Turn Left onFl-15 / SR 80West , Follow SR 80W for 28.5 miles Turn Left onto US-27 South, follow 27 South for 23.2 miles (You will pass the entrance to A1 FEB) Between mile markers 50 and 51, look for the bridge on the East side of the road Turn Left, cross the bridge to the entrance to STA 2. My GPS Coordinates: N 26 22 23.60 W 080 33 59.13

There are no bathrooms here.

DIRECTIONS – From Boca Raton (approximately 50 miles / 1 hour):Starting Location: Office Depot, 8095 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Take Florida’s Turnpike south (toll road)Take Exit 71 for FL-869 S/Sawgrass Expy (toll road) toward Coral SpringsFollow Sawgrass Expressway for 20.7 milesTake I-75 North exit toward Naples (tricky exit — pay close attention)Merge onto I-595, then onto I-75 NorthTake exit 23 from I-75 onto US-27 North toward South BayFollow US-27 North 17.5 milesBetween mile markers 50 and 51, look for the bridge on the East side of the roadTurn Right, cross the bridge, turn left to the entrance gate

I have not verified these GPS coordinates to use on your phone or car navigation system: STA 2 GPS Decimal coordinates:26.370145,-80.564108Degrees/Mins/Secs Coordinates:26°22’12.5″N 80°33’50.8″W

Please review the trip information below and let us know as soon as possible:- If you cannot accept any of the rules or conditions- If you have any covid symtoms, allergies, health, or medical problems that might impact your participation or carpooling please stay healthy and home . The gates close and the trip begins at the published start time. The group enters and exits the STA together. The group will return to the main gate approximately 3 hours of the start time or earlier depending on the birds.

STA 2 RULES

AE entered into an agreement with SFWMD and must abide by their rules to be allowed to conduct these tours:

1. Liability Release: Each participant must complete and submit a separate South Florida Water Management District Liability Release. You will also find the form on the ASE website under the “Field Trips” tab. Download, print, complete and bring the completed release form with you on the day of the trip.

2. This is a carpool driving tour with 4 people per auto. * If you arrive with less than 4 registered trip participants in your auto, you may asked to take additional people in your auto, or join others in another auto.

3. Everyone enters and leaves the STA with the group; you may not separate from the group or leave early. You must stay with the group and cannot stop or stay in an area without the leader present. The gate is locked after we enter the STA.

BIRDING RULES

1. Listen and heed the instructions of the Field Trip Leader. Do not walk or position yourself ahead of the leader’s location.

2. Be respectful of your fellow trip participants

3. Take every precaution to avoid flushing the birds. Close doors gently, do not slam doors or otherwise create loud noise.

4. Do not get too close so as to scare the birds away. If you flush a bird, do not further pursue the bird and flush it again.

Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU Jupiter Campus
2022-04-14 17:15 | FL

Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU Jupiter Campus
2022-04-14 17:15 - 18:15 | Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum, 5353 Parkside Dr., Jupiter, Florida, 33458
Field Guide: Tuly Datena and Alana Edwards

Visit this created native garden nestled within the North campus, which showcases various South Florida ecosystems and is a favorite stopover for migratory birds. Learn about the native plants and the birds and pollinators that frequent the area.

Meet at the Arboretum.

Flamingo Pursuit
2022-04-16 08:45 | FL

Flamingo Pursuit
2022-04-16 08:45 - 12:00 | STA-2
Field Guide: Brain Garrett

Audubon Everglades in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), is pleased to offer this special “Flamingo Pursuit” in Stormwater Treatment Area 2 (STA 2) for an opportunity to see these iconic birds in the wild in Palm Beach County! Like all birding, the birds are in the wild and free to come and go as they please, so there is no guarantee to see the Flamingos on any specific date. Brian Garrett of SFWMD has recent reports of seeing 2-4 flamingos in this area. However, this STA is restricted access with heavy construction in progress throughout the area, and it is not open to the public. The trip will focus primarily on the area in which the Flamingos have been seen, where we hope to offer some great birding and photography opportunities. Thank you to the SFWMD for allowing us access for this unique chance to see these majestic birds.

Please read the rules as they apply to everyone!

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AND RESTRICTED TO ONLY 2021-2022 AE MEMBERS OR FRIENDS OF AE! Everyone in the car must be an active member of AE. Any person who arrives at STA-2 who is not an active member will be asked leave or they can choose and wait outside the entrance gate.

PLEASE 4 persons per vehicle!

There will be 2 trips posted to allow all AE members the possibility of seeing these magnificent birds in the wild only register for one trip. Please only register for one field trip to allow other members a similar opportunity. The field trip coordinator has the right to restrict access.

Registration is per vehicle and please car pool. Example Scott, Mary, Paula & Lisa ride together, they register for 1. Please indicate who will riding in your car and send an email to Paula@Auduboneverglades.org for verification.

Please print out and complete a South Florida Water Management District Liability Release form (also available on the AE website under fieldtrips) for each person and bring it with you to the trip.

DONATION proceeds from this event will go to the Florida Flamingo Working Group, a coalition of scientists and conservationists who share a mission to promote conservation and awareness of American Flamingos in Florida and throughout their range.

THIS TRIP IS RAIN OR SHINE!

There is no waitlist.

If in need of assistance, please contact Paula Gatrell 561-248-9089

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flamingo-pursuit-tickets-311333114727?aff=erelpanelorg

Driving Directions from Starting locations:

Directions – from Wellington – Tractor Supply 15731 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 approximately 50 miles / 1 hour):

Allow for FOG

Closest port a potty at A1 FEB

Head West on SR 80/US 441 N/ Southern Blvd Turn Left onFl-15 / SR 80West , Follow SR 80W for 28.5 miles Turn Left onto US-27 South, follow 27 South for 23.2 miles (You will pass the entrance to A1 FEB) Between mile markers 50 and 51, look for the bridge on the East side of the road Turn Left, cross the bridge to the entrance to STA 2. My GPS Coordinates: N 26 22 23.60 W 080 33 59.13

There are no bathrooms here.

DIRECTIONS – From Boca Raton (approximately 50 miles / 1 hour):Starting Location: Office Depot, 8095 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Take Florida’s Turnpike south (toll road)Take Exit 71 for FL-869 S/Sawgrass Expy (toll road) toward Coral SpringsFollow Sawgrass Expressway for 20.7 milesTake I-75 North exit toward Naples (tricky exit — pay close attention)Merge onto I-595, then onto I-75 NorthTake exit 23 from I-75 onto US-27 North toward South BayFollow US-27 North 17.5 milesBetween mile markers 50 and 51, look for the bridge on the East side of the roadTurn Right, cross the bridge, turn left to the entrance gate

I have not verified these GPS coordinates to use on your phone or car navigation system: STA 2 GPS Decimal coordinates:26.370145,-80.564108Degrees/Mins/Secs Coordinates:26°22’12.5″N 80°33’50.8″W

Please review the trip information below and let us know as soon as possible:- If you cannot accept any of the rules or conditions- If you have any covid symtoms, allergies, health, or medical problems that might impact your participation or carpooling please stay healthy and home . The gates close and the trip begins at the published start time. The group enters and exits the STA together. The group will return to the main gate approximately 3 hours of the start time or earlier depending on the birds.

STA 2 RULES

AE entered into an agreement with SFWMD and must abide by their rules to be allowed to conduct these tours:

1. Liability Release: Each participant must complete and submit a separate South Florida Water Management District Liability Release. You will also find the form on the ASE website under the “Field Trips” tab. Download, print, complete and bring the completed release form with you on the day of the trip.

2. This is a carpool driving tour with 4 people per auto. * If you arrive with less than 4 registered trip participants in your auto, you may asked to take additional people in your auto, or join others in another auto.

3. Everyone enters and leaves the STA with the group; you may not separate from the group or leave early. You must stay with the group and cannot stop or stay in an area without the leader present. The gate is locked after we enter the STA.

BIRDING RULES

1. Listen and heed the instructions of the Field Trip Leader. Do not walk or position yourself ahead of the leader’s location.

2. Be respectful of your fellow trip participants

3. Take every precaution to avoid flushing the birds. Close doors gently, do not slam doors or otherwise create loud noise.

4. Do not get too close so as to scare the birds away. If you flush a bird, do not further pursue the bird and flush it again.

Spanish River Park
2022-04-23 08:00 | FL

Spanish River Park
2022-04-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Spanish River Park, 3001 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Join Chuck Weber and see what migratory birds await you.

Take a morning walk with Chuck Weber and discover the bird inhabitants and migratory visitors at the beautiful Spanish River Park located in Boca Raton. There is a park entrance fee: $25.00 weekends. Metered parking is available along the roadside.

Please meet at the Northern most parking area.

No registration required.

Green Cay Wetlands
2022-04-23 17:00 | FL

Wakodahatchee Wetlands
2022-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Take a short walk with Valleri 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.

Meet: At the top of the ramp.

Flamingo Quest
2022-04-30 08:45 | FL

Flamingo Quest
2022-04-30 08:45 - 12:00 | FL
This is a member only event. Link to registration sent to Member’s email.

The Illegal Trapping of Songbirds
2022-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Link
Zoom-Hosted Presentation (advance registration required)

6:45-7:00PM Social time with fellow members, guests, and presenter

About the Program

Captain Jay Marvin will talk to us about the widespread illegal trapping of songbirds in South Florida. He will describe what FWC has been doing to stem the activity, show us the types of illegal traps used to capture birds, and tell us how we can support FWC’s efforts to protect our wild bird population from being mistreated and sometimes killed or injured when illegally trapped.

Besides the daunting challenges migrating passerines face from natural predators and the forces of nature along their perilous journey, these songbirds must also contend with unscrupulous poachers who use illegal traps to capture and sell them on the black market, fetching hundreds of dollars.

While the Migratory Bird Act makes trapping songbirds illegal in the United States, a profitable black market in songbirds continues to thrive, particularly in South Florida, where the birds are kept for their beauty or for use in illegal singing competitions. Fortunately, in 2019, FWC passed a new regulation that makes it easier to charge and prosecute unscrupulous songbird poachers.

If you see instances of illegal trapping, you can report it to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or by email or text to Tip@MyFWC.com.

About Captain Jay Marvin

Captain Jay Marvin has been in law enforcement with the State of Florida since 1995. He received his Bachelor of Science in Geography and Cartography from Florida State University. Captain Marvin is also President of the Florida Marine Intelligence Unit.

Green Cay Wetlands
2022-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Green Cay Wetland, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Take a walk with Valleri 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 visitors center.

Restrooms are available in the Visitor’s Center.

Green Heron Butorides virescens photo by Photography Group member Mark Slifkin

Native Plants Are for the Birds! - School Garden Workshop for Teachers
2022-05-14 09:00 | FL

Audubon Everglades Spring Pelagic Tour
2022-05-21 06:45 | FL

Wakodahatchee Wetlands
2022-05-22 17:00 | FL

Dr. Reed Bowman
2022-06-07 18:45 - 20:45 | FL
RECOVERING THE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER

“Fires, cavity management, and assisted dispersal: A successful strategy for recovering the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker.”

Dr. Reed Bowman, Research Program Director, Avian Ecology, Archbold Biological Station

About the Presentation While Archbold Biological Station’s Avian Ecology Program may be best known for its research of the Florida Scrub-Jay (You may remember Dr. Bowman’s excellent presentation on the Scrub-jay to AE in April 2019.), the Station also has an extensive history of working with the Red-cockaded Woodpecker. a bird whose survival is inextricably linked to Longleaf Pine forests. Unfortunately, these Southeast forests have been reduced to less than 3% of their original size due to timber harvesting, agriculture, and development, which has resulted in a dramatic decline in Red-cockaded Woodpecker populations and the federal listing of the species as Endangered in 1970.

For more than 25 years, Archbold staff, under the leadership of Dr. Bowman, have closely monitored the management of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker at the Avon Park Air Force Range. Dr. Bowman’s presentation will share the Station’s research and show how management efforts have been critical in helping this species rally from the brink of extinction.

About Dr. Reed Bowman

Dr. Reed Bowman is the John W. Fitzpatrick Director of the Avian Ecology Program at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida, one of the oldest and most celebrated not-for-profit biological research stations in the US. He holds graduate degrees in wildlife and biology from McGill University and the University of South Florida. Over the last 40 years he has studied the ecology, demography, and conservation of several threatened and endangered birds, including the American Kestrel, Common Raven, White-crowned Pigeon, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, and the Florida Scrub-Jay. His primary research focuses on the comparative demography, ecology, and evolution of Florida Scrub-Jays in a variety of different landscapes, using long-term data on marked populations. The study of scrub-jays at Archbold overseen by Dr. Bowman is the longest-running study of marked birds in North America, now entering its 52nd consecutive year. In addition to his work in avian ecology, another of Dr. Bowman’s interests is in the many effects, both local and worldwide, of urbanization on birds. He is an author on more than 100 scientific papers and book chapters, the editor of two books, including the acclaimed Avian Ecology and Conservation in an Urbanizing World and co-author of the second edition of Florida Bird Species. He has made more than 150 public presentations about science, ecology, and conservation of Florida birds. He is a Fellow of the American Ornithologists’ Union, past President of both the Association of Field Ornithologists and the Florida Ornithological Society. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Field Ornithology. In 2018, he received the Wilson Ornithological Society’s Margaret Morse Nice Award for lifetime contributions to ornithology and in 2021 Audubon’s Guy Bradley Award for “his relentless commitment to conserving Florida’s wildlife.” For over 30 years he has been deeply involved in conservation, both locally and nationally. He is a graduate faculty member at the University of South Florida and the University of Central Florida and has been the major advisor of two Ph.D. students and 11 Master’s students. Dr. Bowman is also an avid landscape and nature photographer, using his images to further education and conservation of our endangered landscapes.

June Challenge STA 1 East
2022-06-25 07:30 | FL

June Challenge STA 1 East
2022-06-25 07:30 - 11:30 | STA-1E, 1191 Flying Cow Road, Wellington, Fl, 33470
This is a unique opportunity to see what birds are here in June.

Through a partnership with Audubon Everglades, the South Florida Water Management District will offer the public escorted birding trips to Stormwater Treatment Area 1E located off Flying Cow Road. Registration is required through Audubon Everglades.

This is a self-guided tour.

Please RSVP your vehicle full of attendees as one 1 ticket. Example: Mary Young & Scott Zucker are riding together, register 1

Every participant needs to print and sign (including your address) the South Florida Water Management Liability Release bring it with you to the trip. Located on AE Home page Programs and Events-> Field Trips-> Liability Release Form.

STA 1 East does not have bathrooms or porta-potty.

There is a strip mall at B Road and Southern Blvd with the following:7-11 15589 Southern Blvd Loxahatchee Groves, FL Dunkin Doughnuts 15689 Southern Blvd Loxahatchee Groves, FL

Dr. Nate Dorn: Droughts, Floods, and Wading Bird Nesting in the Everglades
2022-07-05 18:45 - 20:45 | FL
Dr. Nathan Dorn, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Florida International University

About the Presentation

The Everglades, our slow-moving river of grass, is home to the largest wading bird breeding population in North America. Many spring seasons its coastal mangroves, sawgrass marshes, and pine flatwoods are dripping with the whites, pinks, and blues of the hundreds of thousands of nesting wading birds that are emblematic of South Florida. But why have the breeding numbers for these waders been so fluid from year to year? Find out from Dr. Dorn what effects wetland water levels are having on the food webs and nesting conditions of these colorful and elegant birds.

About Dr. Nathan Dorm

Dr. Nathan Dorn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University. He is also part of the FIU Institute of Environment where he leads a large lab of students, post docs and technicians studying wetland ecology. He received his PhD from Michigan State University in 2003 and has been studying the ecology of the Florida Everglades and adjacent wetlands for more than 19 years. He is probably best known for his work studying the ecology of freshwater crayfish and food webs, but his work is diverse and includes examinations of the diets of nesting wading birds. He has also been a contributor to the Annual South Florida Wading Bird Report. “I am a freshwater community ecologist, and I am particularly interested in the ecological significance of predation and hydrologic variation for population regulation, trophic dynamics, and patterns of coexistence in freshwater ecosystems,” Dr. Dorn said. His research is funded by both federal and state agencies tasked with restoration and management of the Everglades.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvf-GgrjkpE9CrVObNYsYkk_6XkDzxVEfu

Going With The Flow: The Story of STAs and Everglades Restoration Projects
2022-08-02 18:45 - 20:30 | Zoom Link
Natasha Warraich, Senior Environmental Analyst with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), will be presenting on her role in large-scale Everglades restoration projects and how people, wildlife and the Everglades benefit from these projects. She will discuss how STAs are designed and what goes into creating them

Natasha Warraich is a wildlife biologist with over 10 years of experience working with threatened and endangered species in Florida. She has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and a master’s degree in environmental science both from Florida Atlantic University where she specialized in sea turtle conservation research. She went on to work for the Florida Park Service as a Park Services Specialist at Jonathan Dickinson State Park where she coordinated research efforts and college interns at the park as well as assisted with public outreach & education. She then went on to work as the Assistant Regional Biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission working with state and federally listed terrestrial species in south Florida. She is currently a wildlife biologist with the South Florida Water Management District where she works in the Ecosystem Restoration and Capital Projects Division aiding in multiple aspects of large-scale Everglades Restoration Projects.

Be a Bird Brain! A Family Friendly Adventure with Professor Screech
2022-09-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, 11676 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL, 33414, United States
Join special Audubon Everglades guide, Professor Screech, for a family friendly field trip adventure at Peaceful Waters!

Are you a bird brain? We certainly hope so! Join special Audubon Everglades guide, Professor Screech, for a family friendly field trip adventure at Peaceful Waters, a Wellington gem. What makes a bird a bird? Test your bird-braininess as the foremost expert in expertology leads both young and young at heart on an exciting boardwalk scavenger hunt to spark the curiosity and wonder of all budding bird watchers.

All ages and abilities welcome. The boardwalk is accessible to those with wheelchairs and assistive walking devices. Kiddo-sized binoculars will be available.

Bring your kids! Bring your grandkids! Bring yourself! Just be sure to put on your party pants and get ready to have a birding good time.

What to bring:

HatSunscreenWaterBinoculars if you have them. We will have binoculars available to borrow.Suggested: Nature journal and something to write with if you have one.

Whooping Cranes Are Still Whooping
2022-09-06 19:00 - 20:30 | FL
The Remarkable Recovery of the Whooping Crane.

George Archibald, Ph.D.

Co-Founder of the International Crane Foundation

From a low of 15 birds in 1941, the Whooping Cranes is recovering and now numbers about 500. I will tell the story of these the tallest of birds in North America and conclude with an account of efforts to establish new populations of Whooping Cranes in Wisconsin and Louisiana by releasing captive reared cranes back into the wild.In 1973, when cranes were in a perilous situation and many were on the brink of extinction, George Archibald, along with fellow graduate student Ron Sauey, established the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin as the world center for the study and preservation of cranes. His dream was to save the world’s cranes and that notion has been his driving force ever since. Dr. Archibald’s visionary leadership in international conservation over the last fifty years has given flight to extraordinary grassroots recovery efforts across the globe.

Dr. Archibald established the International Crane Foundation with little more than youthful enthusiasm and exceptional talent. Early on, he pioneered innovative breeding techniques that allowed many rare crane species to reproduce in captivity for the first time. He forged scientific exchanges and field conservation programs in the 1970s with Chinese and Russian biologists in an era when it was a rare occurrence for a western scientist. Under his leadership, the International Crane Foundation grew into a highly respected organization, successfully promoting crane and habitat conservation around the world.

George Archibald is renowned for his energy, optimism, and for stimulating new ways of thinking about seemingly intractable problems. He leverages the charisma of cranes to unite people from diverse cultures and backgrounds to work together to solve problems facing our fragile planet. He has recruited, inspired, and mentored countless individuals worldwide in the name of cranes. By focusing on the magic of cranes, people eagerly engage in the protection and restoration of entire ecosystems.

Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada, Dr. Archibald received his undergraduate degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and completed his Ph.D. at Cornell University. In recognition of his many accomplishments, he has received four honorary doctorates and many awards including the Gold Medal from the World Wildlife Fund, a Fellows Award from the MacArthur Foundation, the Wildlife Conservation Medal from the Zoological Society of San Diego, the Lilly Medal from the Indianapolis Zoo, and the Douglas H. Pimlott Award from Nature Canada. In 2013, Dr. Archibald was awarded the Order of Canada on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, and received the inaugural Dan W. Lufkin Prize for Environmental Leadership from the National Audubon Society.

Dr. Archibald recently completed the book, My Life with Cranes: A Collection of Stories. He and his wife, Kyoko, live in the countryside in Wisconsin where they enjoy gardening and aviculture.

Audubon Everglades Fall Pelagic Tour
2022-09-17 06:45 - 12:45 | FL
Audubon Everglades is excited to announce the return of our very popular program, Pelagic Tour! Get your sea legs on and come join us!

A pelagic birding trip is done by traveling by boat offshore to view seabirds that rarely come ashore except to breed. Seabird (pelagic) species include tropical terns, shearwaters, jaegers, gannets and others. Come take a journey with Pelagic birding experts, Michael Brothers, Mitchell Harris, Larry Manfredi, & Dan Scolaro.

THE DETAILS

Space is limited — 40 person maximum. People who are current Audubon Everglades and NAS members will have priority to register. If spaces are not filled, it will be open to the public to register. Registration link and details will be sent to the Member’s email. Keep an eye out, spaces fill up fast!

Cost: $105 per person. This includes the boat trip, tip for boat crew, pelagic leaders, snacks, water and fun. For people unfamiliar with the cost of other pelagic trips, this is a phenomenal value!

This is a 5 hour Pelagic Trip with Guides Michael Brothers, Mitchell Harris, Larry Manfredi and Dan Scolaro on board.

We are so excited to have all these wonderful Pelagic bird guides in one place and have them share their knowledge and expertise to our Audubon Everglades audience.

Meet our Pelagic tour leaders:

Michael Brothers – Retired as Director of the Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet, Michael has been leading pelagic birding expeditions off Florida and Georgia for nearly 20 years and natural history tours throughout Florida, the Galapagos Islands, Kenya, and the Amazon. He is a member of the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee and is the Florida regional editor of the journal North American Birds.

Mitchell Harris (Florida Ornithological Society) – Mitchell has been interested in Natural History and all things out-of-doors from his earliest memories as a small child growing up in Vero Beach Fl. He took up birding fifteen years ago, and is now an avid birder that is most interested in pelagic type birds but enjoys anything that flies. His spark bird might have been a white morph Gyrfalcon that he saw many years ago, just north of the Brooks Range on the North Slope of Alaska.

Larry Manfredi – Many birders might remember his name for the Western Spindalis that showed up in his yard between January 3rd and February 26, 1992. More than 400 people came to see that amazing vagrant. Realizing the number of people that share his interest, He decided to start guiding professionally. He contributed to the book titled “A Birder’s Guide To Florida” by Bill Pranty. He wrote the chapter on Homestead and helped with the sections on Miami, the Florida Keys, and Everglades National Park. He co-authored “A Birder’s Guide To Metropolitan Areas of North America” by Paul Lehman and sold by American Birding Association.

Spanish River Park
2022-10-01 07:30 - 09:30 | Spanish River Park, 3001 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Join the dynamic duo of Kenny Miller & Kyle Matera and see what migratory birds await you.

About this event

Take a morning walk with Kenny & Kyle and discover the bird inhabitants and migratory visitors at the beautiful Spanish River Park located in Boca Raton.

There is a park entrance fee: $25.00 weekends. Metered parking is available along the roadside.

Please meet at the Northern most parking  area.

After the entry booth take your first right. Follow the road as it veers to the left until you arrive at the back parking lot.

Please make every effort to be on time. If you are unfamiliar with the area, allow travel time or misdirection’s by GPS. Paula 561-248-9089

Tall Cypress Natural Area
2022-10-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Tall Cypress Natural Area, 3700 Turtle Run Boulevard, Coral Springs, Florida, 33065, United States
Join Bruce Pickholtz along this elevated boardwalk.

About this event

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. Bathrooms are available here.

All ages and abilities welcome. The boardwalk is accessible to those with wheelchairs and assistive walking devices.

Anyone that birds with Bruce, please share your eBird list with Paula@Auduboneverglades.org.

Please make every effort to be on time. If you are unfamiliar with the area, allow travel time for misdirection’s by GPS and traffic.

Paula Gatrell Field Trip Coordinator 561-248-9089

*Cancelled* Paleo Hammock Preserve
2022-10-05 07:30 - 09:30 | Paleo Hammock Preserve, 8551 Carlton Road, Port St. Lucie, fl, 34987
Cancelled due to storm damage, paths are currently impassable. Park is temporarily closed.

Please join and welcome Bob & Lorraine Morecraft as they lead the group on this leisurely walk and spot birds.

About this event

This 114-acre preserve is a part of the Steven J. Fousek Preserve complex that includes Paleo Hammock and Teague Hammock. In total the Fousek complex of natural areas comprises of approximately 494 acres of conservation lands. This site is only accessible through the Pale Hammock trail system.

This site preserves a unique hammock with archaeological significance. A one-mile trail leads through a very old forest of elms, oaks and palms. An elevated observation deck overlooks a marsh.

Habitat: A mix of several habitats including hammock with some very old Hickory, Florida Elm, Sugarberry, Live Oak, Laurel Oak, depression marsh and basin swamp.

Commonly seen wildlife: Deer, turkey, ibis, heron, barred owl, cardinal, mockingbird, catbird and flycatcher. The walk is along cleared trails/paths, and is relatively easy.

DIRECTIONS:

8551 Carlton Rd Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

1 hr 10 min (71.5 miles) via I-95 N. This is the fastest route with the usual traffic from Palm Beach International Airport :

Get on I-95 N in West Palm Beach. Follow I-95 N to W Midway Rd in St. Lucie County. Take exit 126 from I-95 N. 47 min (56.6 mi).

Continue on W Midway Rd. Drive to State Hwy 613. 15 min (12.2 mi).

8551 Carlton Rd Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 (there is a left turn lane here and a small street sign only)

Take the second entrance.Take the second right turn into the parking lot and we will meet there.

There are no restrooms at this location. Closest Restrooms are off of exit 121, Saint Lucie Blvd West.(1-Stop Mobil Express with Gas and Dunkin Donuts located at 1820 SW Fountain View Blvd, Port St. Lucie, Fl.

No need to print your ticket.

All ages and abilities welcome. The park is accessible to those with wheelchairs and assistive walking devices.

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Florida Scrub Jay Walk
2022-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Johnathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 S.E. Federal hwy, Hobe Sound, Florida, 33455
Enjoy a short walk as you witness the behavior of these endemic birds.

About this event

Through a partnership with Johnathan Dickinson State Park, we are promoting their Florida Scrub Jay Walk.

The Florida scrub jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) is one of the species of scrub jay native to North America. It is the only species of bird endemic to the U.S. state of Florida and one of only 15 species endemic to the continental United States.

There is no water or restrooms right there, and the walk can get hot quickly – even in January. The path is a well-documented spot where scrub jays have congregated for years, and the federally-threatened birds are seen on most outings but not assured – they are wild animals. Any lightning close enough to hear thunder will cause immediate cancellation of the tour. Your guide, Jim Howe, will also accentuate the Florida scrub ecosystem itself and why fire is essential, while pointing out gopher tortoise burrows and unique plants found only at JDSP.

Walk meets less than 1/4 mile from the park entrance, along the road to the Pine Grove Campground. We will take a once well-paved road, that is now for foot and bicycle traffic only. The walk is between 1/4 and 1/2 mile in length, on gently rolling, open scrub terrain.

From the check in station, take a left turn less than 1/4 mile from the park entrance. There will be a parking lot on the right-hand side.

You will see an information sign Camp Murphy Off Road Bridge trail.

Entrance Fee is $ 6.00 per vehicle.

I would appreciate anyone that completes this walk to share their eBird list with me at Paula@ Auduboneverglades.org. Thank you.

Restrooms are located at the following locations: (bear Right from entrance)

The bicycling staging area at the Railroad Track Crossing. (porta-potty)

The Visitors Center at the back of the property, about 4 miles in.

This is a monthly event, the first Wednesday of the month.

The Big Sit! at Peaceful Waters
2022-10-08 07:30 - 11:30 | Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, 11676 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL, 33414, United States
The Big Sit! was founded in 1992 by fun-loving members of the New Haven (Connecticut) Bird Club. In the early years, The Big Sit! was held annually on the second Sunday in October. Because some Big Sit! participants were unable to Sit on Sundays, The Big Sit! now includes the Saturday before the second Sunday.

The Big Sit! is like a Big Day or a Bird-a-thon. Individuals or teams find as many species as possible in 24 hours. There is one critical difference – all observations must be made from within a circle no more than 17-foot diameter circle.

Join Linda McCandless & Al Pelligrinelli as they do they do The Big Sit under the pavilion from 7:30 am – 1130 am
