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Keep your eyes to the sky for white pelicans migrating through Northwest Florida

By Stan Kirkland, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission One of the many benefits of living in the Florida panhandle and particularly near the coast is the vast variety of wildlife we often see. Daily, you’re apt to see bald eagles, ospreys, fox squirrels, black bears, wild turkeys, deer and numerous other species. It’s all about being in the right place at the right time. One species you may miss that’s migrating through our area now are white pelicans. Just...

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society November activities

NOV 5: Monthly meeting and program: Respected local birder, Lenny Fenimore, will present a pictorial program entitled, “Birds of the New World” at the regular monthly meeting of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. It will focus on the evolution of bird families unique to the western hemisphere using images from his travels, along with photos provided by other birders. Lenny projects infectious enthusiasm for the subject, and leavens his narrative with droll humor and fascinating details. The meeting will be held...

Explore The Outdoors Festival a huge success

It was a perfect day outdoors for all explorers at the Sixth Annual Explore The Outdoors Festival. Hundreds of children and adults enjoyed a variety of activities along Black Creek at Live Oak Landing. Hands on activities included fishing, rod/reel giveaways, kayaking, wildlife encounters, interactive educational exhibits, nature-based crafts and much more. Walton Outdoors would like to extend a hearty thanks to the wonderful exhibitors that participated in making the day a huge success: • Live Oak Landing an RVC...

Audubon bird walk at Conservation Park Oct. 14

The Bay County Audubon will be hosting a bird walk at Conservation Park in Panama City Beach Oct. 14.  The walk will be from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Enjoy a leisurely morning walk around the trails of the Panama City Beach Conservation Park guided by the Bay county Audubon. Binoculars are available for these free events.  Meet at the trail head building by the parking lot. For more information call PCB Parks & recreation Dept. (850) 233-4413. Conservation Park can...

Choctawhatchee Audubon activities for October 2015

OCTOBER 1: MONTHLY MEETING: Noted birder and videographer Malcolm Swan will present “Endangered Birds of America” with his amazing bird footage at our regular monthly meeting. Enjoy Malcom’s up-close views of interesting species and their entertaining behaviors that will educate, amuse, and delight. The meeting will be held in Room 130 of the new Student Services Building at Northwest Fla. State College main campus in Niceville. Socializing begins at 6:30 PM, and the program begins at 7:00. Admission is free...

Audubon walk at Conservation Park Sept. 12

The Bay County Audubon will be hosting a bird walk at Conservation Park in Panama City Beach Sept. 12.  The walk will be from 7:30 – 9 a.m. Enjoy a leisurely morning walk around the trails of the Panama City Beach Conservation Park guided by the Bay county Audubon. Binoculars are available for these free events.  Meet at the trail head building by the parking lot. For more information call PCB Parks & recreation Dept. (850) 233-4413. Conservation Park can...

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society September events

September 3: Monthly Meeting and Program One of the finest nature photographers on the Gulf Coast, Jeff Waldorff, will present his exquisite visions of our beaches, birds and general environs at the next monthly meeting of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society. His images of Black Skimmers are some of the best in the world, and his nocturnal beachscapes are gorgeously saturated and often ethereal. His slideshow should be of particular interest to anyone learning nature photography. The meeting will be held...