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SUMMARY:Birding at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one-way\, eleven mile drive through the restored wetlands along Lake Apopka’s North Shore. We will caravan and will make many stops along the way to observe the many birds and other wildlife that use this area.  With a speed limit of 10 mph\, you can expect the trip to last between three and four hours. There are portable toilets located near the half-way point\, but no other facilities.\n\nDuring winter months more than 150 species of birds regularly use this property. There is always the potential for a rare bird sighting here. We can expect to see   most of the long-legged waders\, many different birds of prey\, ducks\, warblers and flycatchers. This property is considered one of the top three birding areas in the State of Florida.\nWe’ll meet at 9:00am at the Wildlife Drive entrance located at 2850 Lust Road Apopka\, FL 32703. Drive time from Tampa is approximately two hours via I-4 and SR-429 (toll). For those wishing to avoid an early morning drive a variety of lodging is available in nearby Mt. Dora which is about 30 minutes away.\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\nContact trip leader Ann Paul at president@tampaaudubon.org. or Jim Smith at earthtraveler53@gmail.com to join.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/birding-at-lake-apopka-wildlife-drive/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Snail Kites in Florida
DESCRIPTION:The Everglades Snail Kite is a bird of prey\, similar to a hawk\, that eats only snails. After draining the Everglades\, their population plummeted. Our speaker will explain the relationship between the Everglades Snail Kite and an introduced\, non-native snail species which may have saved the snail kite from extinction.\n \nSpeaker Bio: Robert J. Fletcher Jr. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida. He is the principal investigator for the snail kite monitoring program. He is a big fan of laughter\, critical thinking\, and integrating diverse perspectives into ecology\, conservation\, and management.\n\nThe Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Natural History Speaker Series (NHSS)\, a program that offers fascinating presentations on the natural and cultural history of Florida by individuals who are authorities in their fields. NHSS programs are offered the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Hammock Hall\, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/snail-kites-in-florida/
LOCATION:Hammock Hall\, 3010 31st Street South\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Wading Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Meet the wading birds of the Weedon Island Preserve on a guided walk of the trails. \n\n\nLearn the identifying marks and key behaviors of our most common wading birds at the Weedon Island Preserve during a guided hike of the trails.\nA brief classroom session before the hike will give visitors an overview of the birds found on the Preserve\, including tips on when and where these species are most likely to be seen. This guided tour may be up to 2 miles in total length and will traverse uneven\, natural paths or boardwalks so please prepare accordingly. This tour is recommended for adults.\n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \nProceeds will support the Friends of Weedon Island\, a non-profit organization that works to promote education and conservation of the Weedon Island Preserve. Learn about our Friends!
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/wading-bird-walk-3/2024-01-30/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife
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