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Guided bird walk at St. Andrews State Park May 19

Join the Friends of St. Andrews State Park on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 5 pm at Gator Lake for a bird walk. It is still breeding season at the rookery and a chance to see the birds in the area.  Mary Jo Capra will lead the viewing. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, and binoculars, if you have them.  (Friends will have a few pairs to share). St. Andrews State Park is located at 4607 State Park Lane, Panama City, Florida 32408...

April birding with Choctawhatchee Audubon Society

Choctawhatchee Audubon is your local Audubon chapter club that reaches from Walton, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa County. Listed below are the remainder of events for our Spring calendar: Thursday April 7, 2022 – Presentation: ALASKA – BIRDS OF THE FAR NORTH COUNTRY Malcolm Swan and Shannon Hobson will present recent videos and photographs of spectacular birds, Kodiak Bear cubs, and sea mammals observed during their 2021 trip to Pt. Barrow, Nome, Kodiak Island, and Seward. The program will be held...

Choctawhatchee Audubon birding field trip in Mossy Head Feb. 26

Come hike in the woods with Choctawhatchee Audubon as they meet with Bob Reid of Little Creek Woods in Mossy Head. Explore his conservation property to see piney woods birds and learn about longleaf pines. Meet at 7:30 a.m. at the CVS parking lot of the Oak Creek Shopping Center in Niceville. If driving from another area expect to meet up by 8:30 at Fox Hill Road location. Bring friends, a sack lunch, binoculars and/or camera, and water. Wear sturdy...

Enjoy a bird walk while you learn area history with Choctawhatchee Audubon Society Jan. 22

Take a bird walk through Niceville and Valparaiso shorelines Saturday, January 22, 2022. Join Walt Spence with Choctawhatchee Audubon Society to hear about some local history while birding along the shorelines in Valparaiso and Niceville. Dress for windy weather, with long pants, closed-toed shoes and a hat. Bring a friend and join in with your binoculars, scopes, and/or cameras.  Meeting at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Skippers Furniture and Mattress in the Bayou Plaza of Niceville, across from the intersection...

Morning with the birds at Camp Helen State Park Dec. 12

Learn about the shorebirds and seabirds at Camp Helen State Park and how you can help them through Audubon Florida’s Stewardship Program. Meet Audubon Florida Stewardship Coordinator Ricky Cassell at the Camp Helen Visitor Center on Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 9:00  – 11:00 am CST Bring water, sturdy walking shoes, and binoculars if you have them. We will be going to the beach. Contact Richard.Cassell@Audubon.org with any questions. Event Essential Eligibility Criteria Driving Directions Camp Helen is located at 23937...

Fall birding opportunities with Choctawhatchee Audubon

The Choctawhatchee Audubon Board has been meeting and monitoring the COVID situation throughout the summer.  It has been decided in an abundance of caution and safety for our members that indoor meetings will not take place at present.  However, outdoor activities will begin on September 11th.  Please join us to find some interesting birds. Saturday, 9th October- Birding by Boat at Camp Helen State Park. Meet at parking lot at 8:15. There will be an entrance fee of $4.00.  Dress...