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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...

Participate in the Great American Bird Count Feb. 12 – 15

Participate in the Great American Bird Count Feb. 12 – 15 Lots of people turned to birdwatching during the past year, seeking enjoyment and relaxation. Chickadees, cardinals, finches and other birds are doing their part to lift human spirits. The 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a great opportunity for all budding birdwatchers and bird-count veterans to use their skills. People from around the world count the birds they see for at least 15 minutes on one or...