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SUMMARY:Fins\, Skins\, & Feathers Camp
DESCRIPTION:Ages 7 yrs – 12 yrs \nCampers will dive into the world of unique animal adaptations: fins\, skins\, and feathers!  \nThroughout the week\, campers will meet some of Boyd Hill’s Ambassador Animals along with other activities\, crafts\, and fun. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/fins-skins-feathers-camp/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Backpacking & Camping,Birds & Birding,Geology & Geography,Marine Life
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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SUMMARY:Tampa Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:This year we will participate in the National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count! We will be out hooting for owls in the pre-dawn dark and counting every bird that we can find in the TAS sector. Participants do not have to join in all day—we welcome everyone to come and help count for whatever portion of the day that you can! If you live in our count area\, you can even just report the species that you see from your home! \nContact trip leader Mary Keith at mary.keith@tampaaudubon.org to join in Tampa Audubon’s Sector. \nTo join the count not in Tampa Audubon’s sector contact David Bowman dsbowman4@verizon.net \nImportant! Pre-registration is required. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu\, cold\, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority. \nClick here to find more information on the National Audubon Christmas Bird Count: Join the Christmas Bird Count | Audubon \nClick here to find all of the CBC count areas. Click on an area to get details: https://audubon.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=ac275eeb01434cedb1c5dcd0fd3fc7b4 \nFor a PBS Video about the Christmas Bird County go to Counting On Birds | PBS
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tampa-christmas-bird-count-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Native Flora & Fauna,Volunteering,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T080000
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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Boyd Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for a birdwatching hike at Boyd Hill\, where you’ll spot a variety of native species while learning about their habits and habitats. \nPerfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels! Binoculars are available for loan. \nAll ages welcome with a registered adult. \n  \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/bird-walk-at-boyd-hill/2025-01-04/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Sunday Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come out for this “early morning” walk in the woods. \nCome out for this “early morning” walk in the woods with Alexa\, our awesome volunteer\, to seek out the resident and visiting birds of Brooker. Beginners and all levels of birders welcome. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 a.m. \nThis is a free hike\, however space is limited. Please be courteous and do not register unless you plan to attend and cancel your reservation if you can no longer attend. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nGuided Hike Information \nVolunteer Hike Guides will meet participants in the parking lot 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. We strongly suggest all hikers visit the restroom (located in the Classroom Building) before we begin as there are no facilities along the trail. \n\nGuided hikes are under a mile in length\, much of which is on unimproved\, uneven sandy trails.\n\n\nHikes take about two (2) hours to complete.\n\n\nPlease wear sturdy\, closed-toe shoes\, sneakers or boots.\n\n\nInsect repellent (bug spray) is strongly recommended in summer months.\n\n\nBring plenty of drinking water and a snack.\n\n\nA hat\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen are also recommended.\n\n\nPets are not permitted.\n\n\nNo smoking is allowed.\n\n\nTrained volunteers will guide the hike.\n\nAdditional Notes: It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/sunday-bird-hike-2/2025-01-05/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Health & Fitness,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bird Walk at LLP
DESCRIPTION:Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. \nPlease do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu\, cold\, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority. \nEntrance fee for park $2. Meet in the parking lot by the Visitor’s Center in Lettuce Lake Park at 8:30 a.m.  We’ll walk the boardwalk or trails\, depending on where the best birds are.  We have binoculars to loan\, and someone will have a spotting scope so you can get up really close and personal!  Bring water and a snack. \nRSVP to field trip leader\, Jim Hengelbrok at jimhengelbrok@gmail.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beginning-bird-walk-at-llp/2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Wading Birds Photography Tour
DESCRIPTION:Search for wading birds along the coast of Weedon Island and learn wildlife photography techniques. \n\n\nThis tour is for photographers and bird enthusiasts of all skill levels. A brief classroom session before the tour will teach participants about the wading birds found at the Preserve\, as well as nature photography techniques specific to the wildlife and seasonal variations of Weedon Island. \nThe total hike length will be between 1 to 2 miles on natural paths and boardwalks so please dress and prepare accordingly. \nThis tour is for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth must be supervised by an adult. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/wading-birds-photography-tour-2/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Activities,Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Owls\, Hawks\, Falcons\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8 yrs – 12 yrs \nJoin the St. Petersburg Audubon in exploring our apex predators: RAPTORS! \nParticipants will have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet\, and with the assistance of charts\, identify the prey species the owl dined on. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/owls-hawks-falcons-oh-my/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Astronomy & Sky Watching,Birds & Birding,Camps & Childcare,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T073000
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SUMMARY:Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Located north of Plant City\, the Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve (BCNP) is a 2\,200-acre site maintained by Hillsborough County.  BCNP is mostly flat and the trail is a mixture of grass and sand.  While there are several stands of long leaf pines and cypress heads\, the trail is mostly unshaded and generally follows the edges of several wide fields.  We plan on hiking the red trail\, which includes a short walk down to the namesake creek.\nThe total length of our walk is approximately 4.1 miles.  Please wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen if needed.  There are no restrooms at BCNP\, so plan accordingly.\nBirds commonly seen at BCNP during February include Eastern Bluebirds\, Eastern Towhees\, and assorted Warblers.  Less common sightings include Northern Harriers and Bachman’s Sparrows.  Given the large fields and open views\, 10X binoculars will come in handy\, but 8X will be fine.\n\nImportant! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited. Important! Pre-registration is required\, and participation is limited. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu\, cold\, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority.\n\nPlease RSVP to field trip leader Logan Lane at logan.lane@tampaaudubon.org
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/blackwater-creek-tbp/
LOCATION:Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve\, 2469 Patrinostro Road\, Plant City\, FL\, 33565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Native Flora & Fauna
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