Bachman Sparrow Project
2022-10-01 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34655, United States
Presented by Anya Wojkowiak and Amythist Michalski
Our two CLI students discuss their findings on Bachman’s Sparrows in relationship to prescribed burns in Starkey Park.
Contact president@westpascoaudubon.com

Morning Nature Walk
2022-10-01 20:00 - 21:00 | J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34655, United States
Join us for informative and casual walking tour of the park
1 to 3 mile walk

Clearwater Audubon Society Meeting
2022-10-03 06:30 - 08:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
The local chapter of the National Audubon Society conducts field trips to Florida’s natural areas, supports local environmental education efforts and sponsors environmental educators to Audubon training centers. Everyone is welcome. clearwateraudubonsociety.org
DETAILS HERE

Dim the Lights for Birds at Night!
2022-10-08 - 2022-10-09 | FL
The year 2022 is a critical year for efforts to protect our Planet, as the world will come together to agree on a Global Biodiversity Framework, – a Paris-style agreement for nature, representing a once in a decade opportunity for countries to reverse nature loss and build a more nature-positive future.
Many issues threaten the future of our shared home. One of those issues is light pollution, which is increasing globally by at least two percent a year. Light pollution wastes energy and impacts the entire ecosystem, including millions of migratory birds. Did you know that most birds migrate at night? Artificial light attracts and disorients nocturnally migrating birds, making them more likely to land in areas where they are more vulnerable to collisions and other dangers. Light pollution also impacts birds in other ways, disrupting their internal clocks, long-distance migrations, as well as other vital behaviors.
World Migratory Bird Day, which is celebrated on both the second Saturday in May (14th) and October (8th), celebrates the migration of birds across countries and continents. This year, the campaign will be focusing on the issue of light pollution and the negative effects it is having on migratory birds. With the theme “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night!” the campaign will promote steps that individuals, communities, and governments can take to reduce the impact of light pollution on birds. It will also be used to promote best practice guidelines which are being developed under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) to address this growing issue and to ensure that action is taken globally to help birds migrate safely.
Earthhour and all that it represents has grown to become more than just an hour, it is a movement for our future, our planet and #ForNature – including for millions of migratory birds which migrate across our skies at night!
Let’s come together and use #EarthHour and the upcoming #WorldMigratoryBirdDay on 14 MAy and 8 October 2022 to also raise awareness about the impact of light pollution on migrating birds and take steps to “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night”!
Learn more about Earthhour here and learn more about the impact of light pollution on migratory birds here.

Wild Wings Bird Hike
2020-01-11 08:00 - 09:30 | Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
Wild Wings –
Birds of Brooker Hike
Have you wondered what bird is singing in your backyard? Do you see and hear birds but don’t know who they are? If so, join us for a Beginning Bird Hike to learn how to identify the county’s common birds as we meander along a one-mile trail.
All ages are welcome. Children under the ages of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and those younger than 6 may find this hike challenging.
Guided Hike Information
Volunteer Hike Guides will meet participants outside the Exhibit Hall 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.

Guided hikes are under a mile in length, much of which is on unimproved, uneven sandy trails.
Hikes take about two (2) hours to complete.
Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, sneakers or boots.
Insect repellent (bug spray) is strongly recommended in summer months.
Bring plenty of drinking water and a snack.
A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended.
Pets are not permitted.
No smoking is allowed.
Trained volunteers will guide the hike.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-wings-birds-of-brooker-hike-tickets-53439990450?mc_cid=a4dbfdde6b&mc_eid=1cbba2e07b

Photography Hike
2022-10-08 08:30 - 10:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Walk the boardwalks and natural paths of Weedon Island, capturing photographs of native flora and fauna along the way.

Grab your camera of choice and enjoy a guided tour of the trails at the Weedon Island Preserve! This program will begin with a brief classroom session to highlight the seasonal features of the Preserve, as well as specific wildlife behaviors, that will help participants capture the natural beauty of the area. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome.
This hike is roughly 2 miles in total length on a combination of boardwalks and unimproved, natural paths. This program is is best suited for adults.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Audubon Florida Assembly 2022
2022-10-13 - 2022-10-15 | FL
Birds Tell Us

Hooded Warbler. Photo: John A. Middleton, Jr.

Registration for Audubon Assembly 2022 is now open! Register before Sept. 25 to enjoy the “early bird” discount.
Held in-person October 13-15 at the Luminary Hotel in downtown Fort Myers, this year’s event will center on the theme “Birds Tell Us.”
Register Today!
With learning sessions, a keynote presentation, awards, and field trips to some of the birdiest hotspots in the region, Assembly is a great opportunity to network with Audubon members, staff, and volunteers across the state.
Our Friday afternoon learning session topics include:

Creating Habitat in Unconventional Ways to Maximize Connections for Conservation Lands
Perspectives from the Next Generation of Conservationists
From Birding to Conservation: Bringing New Birders into the Conservation Movement

The Saturday morning Plenary session will be Birds Tell Us: Banding, Tracking, and Monitoring to Improve Conservation.
Event Agenda (tentative)
Thursday, October 13

Optional field trips
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Pre-Welcome cocktail reception

Friday, October 14

7:30-11:30 a.m./12 p.m. | Expert-led Field Trips
12:00-1:30 p.m. | Welcome Luncheon
2-5:15p.m. | Learning Sessions
6-7 p.m. | Welcome Reception
7-9 p.m. | Keynote and Awards Ceremony

This year’s keynote speaker will be Marshall Johnson, Chief Conservation Officer of the National Audubon Society. He will share how Audubon staff and community scientists are helping us understand what birds are telling us about the most important conservation issues of our time. His keynote presentation is entitled How Audubon Staff and Community Scientists Unlock What Birds Tell Us About Our Water, Climate, and World.
Saturday, October 15

7:30-8:45 a.m. | Networking Breakfast
8:45-9:45 a.m. | Chapters’ Celebration
10 – 11:45 a.m. | Plenary, Closing Remarks

Cost: $155 | $135 early bird | $80 Friday night banquet only.
Register today!
Note: Conservation Leadership Initiative mentors should not select any of the Friday field trips.

Songbird Sunrise
2022-09-24 05:00 - 07:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Bring your coffee and favorite folding chair to join a quiet sunrise listening experience!

The event begins in total darkness to allow participants to hear the nighttime calls of nocturnal birds. As the sky lightens with the sun’s ascent, daytime birds begin their vocal greeting. Birds will be identified by their songs and calls by knowledgeable Preserve volunteer staff. This event encourages silence for optimal enjoyment of the natural environment.
Please arrive no later than what is listed below:
5:30 am start (arrive by 5:15, gate closes at 5:30)
The entrance gate will be closed after this time until the normal opening time of 7:00 am. Free. Open to the public.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Birds of Brooker Hike
2022-10-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Have you wondered what bird is singing in your backyard?
Do you see and hear birds but don’t know who they are? If so, join us for a Beginning Bird Hike to learn how to identify the county’s common birds as we meander along a one-mile trail. Registration is required.
This 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.
Guided Hike Information
Volunteer Hike Guides will meet participants outside the Exhibit Hall 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.

Guided hikes are under a mile in length, much of which is on unimproved, uneven sandy trails.

Hikes take about two (2) hours to complete.

Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, sneakers or boots.

Insect repellent (bug spray) is strongly recommended in summer months.

Bring plenty of drinking water and a snack.

A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended.

Pets are not permitted.

No smoking is allowed.

Trained volunteers will guide the hike.

>>> REGISTER HERE

Clearwater Audubon Society Bird Walk
2022-10-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Take a guided hike on Moccasin Lake’s nature trail while seeking birds by sight and sound. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Meet in Moccasin Lake Parking Lot.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Birding Moccasin Lake Nature Park
2022-11-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Monthly Bird Outing
Meet at 8:00am. Leader – Madeleine Bohrer
Visit the Wild Raptor Sanctuary after the outing.
Accessible with assistance ♿

clearwateraudubonsociety@gmail.com

Wading Bird Walk
2022-11-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Meet the wading birds of the Weedon Island Preserve on a guided walk of the trails.

This walk will take place during a low tide so participants will have the best chance for viewing wildlife that forage on the exposed tidal flats!
Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of the most common wading birds at Weedon Island Preserve during a guided walk of the trails.
Attendees will meet inside the Cultural and Natural History Center for a short overview of the birds found at Weedon Island, including tips on when and where different species are most likely to be seen, before departing for the trails. Total walk distance will be ~1.5 miles.
Spots are limited on this hike so every individual attending must be registered.

>> REGISTER HERE

Audubon Christmas Bird Count
2022-11-12 14:00 - 15:00 | J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center, 10500 Wilderness Road, New Port Richey, FL, 34655, United States
What is it – How to Partcipate
Presented by J. Mike Kell
Starkey Ranch Theater Learning Center Library

Birding Safety Harbor ‘HOT Spots’
2022-11-26 07:00 - 10:00 | FL
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at North City Park (2075 Swan Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695). We will then continue on to other hotspots in town possibly including Folly Farms, Marshall Street Park, Safety Harbor City Park and Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
Leader – Bill Kaempfer

clearwateraudubonsociety@gmail.com

Youth Nest Box Building Workshop
2022-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Join us for an in-person workshop to “make and take” a nest box for your yard!

Help our local cavity nesters! We will be building a nest box for a Carolina wren, which is a year-round resident in Pinellas County.
In this youth workshop you will learn about the nesting habits of Carolina wrens, and other fun facts about this species! Kids (alongside their parent) will build a wren nest box and then have the opportunity to decorate their nest box.
This youth program is geared toward ages 6 to 12. Registration is required. Space is limited and this program will cap at 20 participants. Please register just your child (children). This is not a drop-off program.
Registration is required. Presented by Lara Milligan, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Sunday Bird Hike
2023-01-08 08:00 - 09:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Come out for this “early morning” walk in the woods with Alexa 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.
This 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.
>>> REGISTER HERE

HEADS UP FOR HAWKS HIKE
2023-01-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
An introduction to the diurnal (daytime) birds of prey that soar, swoop, and glide through Florida’s skies. Learn about how expert watchers identify raptors by their shapes and flight behavior. As we discuss these fascinating predators, we will also share a few success stories in the ongoing effort to conserve birds of prey.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Wading Bird Walk
2023-01-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Meet the wading birds of the Weedon Island Preserve on a guided walk of the trails.

Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of the most common wading birds at Weedon Island Preserve during a guided walk of the trails. This walk will take place during a low tide so participants will have the best chance for viewing wildlife that forage on the exposed tidal flats!
Attendees will meet inside the Cultural and Natural History Center for a short overview of the birds found at Weedon Island, including tips on when and where different species are most likely to be seen, before departing for the trails. Total walk distance will be ~1.5 miles.
Proceeds from this program go to the Friends of Weedon Island. The Friends support the Weedon Island Preserve through education, preservation and protection of its habitats, ecology, and cultural history. Become a Friend today!
Spots are limited on this hike so every individual attending must be registered.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Birds of Brooker Hike
2023-01-22 08:00 - 10:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Have you wondered what bird is singing in your backyard?
Do you see and hear birds but don’t know who they are? If so, join us for a Beginning Bird Hike to learn how to identify the county’s common birds as we meander along a one-mile trail. Registration is required.
This 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.
>>> REGISTER HERE

State of the Bay
2023-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Tampa Audubon is presenting the program State of the Bay, Thursday, Feb 2. The speaker is Joe Whalen, Science Communication Designer and Creator with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program (TBEP). The meeting is at the UF/IFAS County Extension Office, 5339 County Line Road 579, Seffner, 33584.
The evening starts with a bird/wildlife photo presentation at 6 pm, followed by a potluck at 7 pm. The presentation starts at 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend, and reservations are not required. You can also participate on Zoom. To join the meeting, click https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5090969712.
If you would like to show photos in the photo presentation, learn how to participate here: https://www.tampaaudubon.org/program. If you’d like to join the potluck, please bring a dish to share.
Whalen’s talk will provide the audience with a comprehensive overview of restoration and community engagement in Tampa Bay. He will also answer questions regarding the successes of the estuary program and the challenges it faces.
TBEP works to measure and communicate the result of its work to the Tampa Bay community. The recently released 2022 “State of the Bay Progress Report” showcases the program’s progression towards its goals across three priorities: clean waters & sediments, thriving habitats & abundant wildlife, and informed, engaged, & responsible community.
Whalen is a science communication designer and creator with the TBEP. With a background in visual arts, communications planning, marketing, and environmental education, Joe uses his skills to amplify the science being done by TBEP and its partners, primarily through digital media platforms like social media and the tbep.org website. Outside of work, he enjoys underwater photography, birdwatching, and playing music in a local rock band.
Tampa Audubon sponsors monthly meetings and field trips, and participates in multiple conservation efforts in the Tampa Bay area. For more information, visit our website at www.tampaaudubon.org or contact Ann Paul, president, at Ann.paul@tampaaudubon.org.
