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Northwest Florida Birding and Wildlife Festival March 19, 2011

Celebrate International Migratory Birding Day at RiverCamps on Crooked Creek Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast provides important habitat for many species of migratory birds and wildlife. In celebration of International Migratory Bird Day, the St. Joe Company would like invite you to attend their Northwest Florida Birding and Wildlife Festival highlighting some of the most beautiful and unique birds and wildlife of the region. The festival includes a guest speaker, a wildlife photographer, education and recreation activities for all ages along...

Join in on the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 18-21

Be a part of something big! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps...

American coots winter in Walton

Winter guests found on area lakes in North and South Walton Often mistaken for a duck, the American Coot (Fulica americana) is a common wintering waterbird in the Walton County area. Its all black body and white chicken-like beak distinguish this swimming member of the gruiforme family from ducks. Although it swims like a duck, the American Coot does not have webbed feet like a duck. Instead of having all the toes connected by webs, each coot toe has lobes...

Barred owl gets second lease on life

Injured bird set free after six weeks of rehabilitation One lucky barred owl got a second lease of life Dec. 31 after recovering from serious injuries. Back on November 20, 2010, the young adult owl was struck by a truck and lodged in the grill. With a broken leg, wing and cracked beak, the owl was transported to the emergency animal clinic. Lisa Miller of Wildlife Rehabilitators Partnership of Northwest Florida was contacted to care for the bird. After generously...

Learn about vultures at Topsail Jan. 15

Bald is beautiful Come and learn the facts and history of Florida vultures. Park at the Day-Use area on Hwy 30A and take a short walk with to the clubhouse. A $6.00 entrance fee per vehicle is required. Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A. ::MAP:: Sat., Jan. 15  at 1:30 pm. Park at the Day-Use area off Hwy 30A and take a short hike to the clubhouse. Outside tours canceled during severe weather. Call 267-8330 for...