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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...

Join Bay County Audubon for birding opportunities this fall

Join Bay County Audubon for birding field trips outdoor activities. These live experiences are offered with attention to National Audubon and local guidelines to minimize exposure to COVID-19.  During field trips, they ask that attendees wear masks while in close contact but masks may be removed while participants are 6 feet away from each other during the walk. They will not allow sharing of optics, so please bring you own binoculars, spotting scopes, water, and snacks. Don’t have binoculars?  Many...

Choctawhatchee Audubon bird walk Sept. 11

Join Choctawhatchee Audubon Bird Leader Malcolm Swan (210-452-4899) on Sat., Sept. 11 for a birding tour at the eBird hotspots: Okaloosa holding ponds and Wright landfill. Meet at Pepitos, 1313 Lewis Turner Blvd., Ft. Walton at 7:30 a.m. Bring your scope, binoculars, camera, water bottle, and a friend! Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and a hat....

Bay County Audubon Society birding walk at St. Andrews State Park March 13

Join Bay Audubon Society for an easy birding walk around Gator Lake, the jetties and the primitive camping area at St. Andrews State Park on Sat., March 13. Early migrants may be present. Bring your binoculars, hiking shoes, snacks and drinks. Please wear your masks and do not share optics unless sanitizing procedures are done after each use. They will provide sanitizing wipes. Meet at the parking area at Gator Lake at 8:15 a.m. The park opens at 8:00. Click...