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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. \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\n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/sunday-bird-hike-2-5/2024-06-02/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bird Walk @ Lettuce Lake Park
DESCRIPTION:Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. 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. \nEntrance fee for park $2. Meet in the parking lot by the Visitor’s Center in Lettuce Lake Park at 9 am.  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 trip leader Jim Hengelbrok at jim.hengelbrok@tampaaudubon.org
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beginning-bird-walk-lettuce-lake-park/2024-06-08/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Egmont Key Bird Sanctuary Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Egmont Key Bird Sanctuary Tour by boat with\nFriends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges \nSaturday June 15th 2024\, 4:30-8:30pm (rain date Sunday June 16 or Sat June 22) \nReservations and prepayment required \nJoin us for our eleventh annual tour of the Egmont Key Bird Sanctuary Tour with a stop at the Ft Dade ruins\, Lighthouse\, and hopefully a Black Skimmer colony.  The Egmont Key Ferry will take us around the south tip of Egmont Key to see the areas where birds are nesting.  (These areas are not accessible by foot and only seen by visitors with boats).  The chicks from our Laughing gulls\, Royal terns\, & Sandwich terns should be out on the beaches exploring.  Brown Pelicans\, White ibis\, and American Oystercatchers can also nest on the islands. \nSpace is limited and this event sells out quickly. \nSend your reservation to TampaBayRefuges@msn.com Wait for confirmation then send payment via credit card on Paypal or mail. \nCredit card on Paypal: www.tampabayrefuges.org click Get Involved\, then Donate.  Enter One-Time and the amount\, then click Donate with Debit or Credit Card and follow instructions. \nYour space will be secure based on first come first served basis AND receipt of payment. You will receive a confirmation email for your payment. \nMail: FTBNWR\, PO Box 40782\, St Petersburg\, FL 33743-0782 \nCost: \nMembers of Friends of the Tampa Bay NWR $35 each (includes tip for boat crew) \nIndividual Guests or non-members $50 each.  You will receive a 1-year individual membership. \nFamily of 2 guests or non-members $95.  You will receive a 1-year family membership. Additional family members add $35 ea. \nMake checks payable to Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges\, PO Box 40782\, St Petersburg\, FL 33743-0782. \nReservations and Payment must be received by Friday June 7. \nQuestions: call Barb Howard at 727 512-4914 or email TampaBayRefuges@msn.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/egmont-key-bird-sanctuary-boat-tour/
LOCATION:Egmont Key State Park\, H6RQ+43\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Boating,Coastal & Wetlands,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Water Sports,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Promenade Youth Hike
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Pollinator Week with us by strolling through the Preserve searching for local pollinators! We’ll identify native pollinators we see along our route\, learn why they are so important\, and actions we can take to help them thrive! Geared towards ages 7 to 11. \nThis youth program is geared toward ages 7 to 11. Registration is required. \nSpace is limited and this program will cap at 20 participants. Please register just your child (children). This is not a drop-off program. Meet in the Exhibit Hall. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/pollinator-promenade-youth-hike/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Birds & Birding,Insects,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Coffeepot Bayou Bird Colony on the Discovery Eco-Tour Boat
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved Tampa Bay Watch’s Discovery Eco-Tour boat from the St. Petersburg Pier for an evening field trip to Coffeepot Bayou. Board the boat at the pier area at 6-6:15. We leave the dock at 6:30 and return by 8 at dusk. We travel across Old Tampa Bay to Coffeepot Bayou Bird Island and watch nesting colonial waterbirds up close. Nesting birds include Brown Pelicans\, Anhingas\, cormorants\, and all the herons and egrets\, including threatened Little Blue Heron\, Tricolored Herons\, and Reddish Egrets\, Tricolored Herons\, plus Roseate Spoonbills.\nCost $25/person.\n\nImportant! 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\nReservations required as boat space is limited. Leader Ann Paul president@tampaaudubon.org 813/624-3149.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/coffeepot-bayou-bird-colony-on-the-discovery-eco-tour-boat/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Boating,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Wildlife
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