November 20, 2013

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Choctawhatchee Audubon events for December 2013

  December 5: Monthly Meeting and Program: Pictorial Survey of Birds that are Rare or Difficult to Identify during the Christmas Bird Count by Alan Knothe, biologist.  The Christmas Bird Count is an internationally recognized survey monitoring the population of birds.  Alan, a noted birding expert, will explain the key identification features for rare or unusual sightings using high quality digital photography. The meeting will be held in Room 130 of the new Student Services Building at Northwest Fla. State...

Large baldfaced hornet nest discovered at Eden Gardens State Park

Nest to be preserved for exhibit Careful where you walk near the pavilions at Eden Gardens State Park. A very large and active baldfaced hornet nest hangs precariously from a live oak tree. Discovered by one of the park volunteers recently, the nest is more than 3 ft. in length and approximately 12 inches in diameter near the top. “We plan to preserve it once the wasps die off,” said Dan Burton, park service specialist. About bald faced hornets The...

Cast net fishing demonstration at Grayton Beach State Park Nov. 20

On Wednesday Nov. 20 at 1:00 p.m. join the Ranger Rooster for a Cast Net Fishing demonstration. Experience how to properly throw a cast net and learn what fish can be caught using the cast net. Participants will meet at the boat ramp parking area. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle. Grayton Beach State Park is located at 357 Main Park Rd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. For more information, call: (850) 267-8300 ::MAP::...

Scottish Christmas celebrations in DeFuniak Springs Dec. 13, 14

Saturday events cancelled The City of DeFuniak Springs Economic Development and Tourism Committee is hosting a Scottish Christmas Festival Dec. 13 – 14, 2013.  The honored clan this year Clan Macleod.  Kick off the holidays off with a traditional Ceilidh (Kaylee) party at 4-C’s BBQ on December 13, 2013, from 6 – 11 p.m.  There will be a Scottish band and open microphone for storytelling and poetry.  Come sample some traditional Scottish grub and be sure to wear your tartan...

South Walton landscape photographer offering 2014 calendar

30-A Beach Calendar hits retail shops Local resident and landscape photographer Jamie Conley announces the publication of the inaugural edition of the 30-A Beach Calendar™.   Conley, of JConley Images, a fine art landscape photography business, embarked on the calendar project several months ago with several goals in mind.  She wanted a means to showcase the beauty of the area and diversity of seasons in Northwest Florida; to offer a way for people to stay connected to the beach year round....

Walton County fishing report for Nov. 15

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Redfish bite is still on along with trout. Various sizes. Folks doing well with plastic bait. Live shrimp catching an assortment of fish. Creeks/river: Good crappie bite on, using minnows.  Good bass and bream bites in all the ponds. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop...

Learn about bats at Topsail Nov. 15

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. These mammals fly near dusk and eat lots of insects. This program will cover bats in detail, what they eat, where they live, how they manage to survive in urban areas. This program will be informative for all ages. Please meet in the clubhouse, directions can be had at the ranger station. A $6.00 entry admission per vehicle into the park. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa...

Rosemary Beach Unleashed Festival Nov. 17

The 3rd Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed will be held on Sunday, November 17, from 1 – 4 pm on East Long Green in Rosemary Beach.  This FREE Community Festival is a fun-filled afternoon for 2- and 4-legged friends.  Your dog can be a part of a variety of competitions – children’s handling, best trick, dog fashion show, and more.  Music, bake sale, dance performances, and agility demonstrations will keep everyone entertained.  Pet adoptions by Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Dog  Pet-icures by...