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SUMMARY:Beginning Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. If you have not yet been fully vaccinated against COVID-19\, we respectfully request that you do not join us for this outing. Tampa Audubon reserves the right to cancel outings as necessary to respond to COVID-19. \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 Megan Campbell at megan.campbell@tampaaudubon.org.\n\nIf you have not yet been fully vaccinated against COVID-19\, we respectfully request that you do not join us for this outing. Tampa Audubon reserves the right to cancel outings as necessary to respond to COVID-19. All participants must fill out the TAS Wellness Self-Certification: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GEGETVjrxTjthmKHpuDaMGIq_WdHLYKb/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beginning-bird-walk-3/2023-02-11/
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,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Bahia Beach Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Bahia Beach Nature Preserve is a wetland restoration area that enhances the wildlife and marine habitat and improves the water quality discharging into the bay. It is a primitive preserve with no amenities — no water\, restrooms\, etc. The trail is wide but can be uneven in spots. Wear proper shoes and sun protection and have bug spray. \nNearly 70 species were reported during the first week of January\, and 163 species have been recorded there since it became a birding hotspot. Species include: American Wigeon\, American White Pelican\, American Robin\, Swamp Sparrow\, Blue-Winged Teal\, Ring-necked Duck\, Northern Harrier\, Canvas Back\, Redhead\, Sora\, Northern Shoveler and numerous herons and egrets. \nThe trip will be led by Sandy Townsend and Lynn Mitchell. For more information or to register\, please email sandy.townsend@tampaaudubon.org and fill out this online form: https://forms.gle/56PJ6tSdQ9szjbr19. \nPre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. \nIf you have not yet been fully vaccinated against COVID-19\, we respectfully request that you do not join us for this outing. Tampa Audubon reserves the right to cancel outings as necessary to respond to Covid 19. All participants must fill out the TAS Wellness Self Certification: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GEGETVjrxTjthmKHpuDaMGIq_WdHLYKb/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/bahia-beach-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Bahia Beach Nature Preserve\, 2513 Shell Point Road\, Ruskin\, FL\, 33570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T080000
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SUMMARY:Edward Medard Conservation Park
DESCRIPTION:Edward Medard Park consists of a 700-acre reservoir and multiple trails.  We will meet at the boardwalk parking lot at 8 a.m. where a bathroom is available.  After the boardwalk\, we will walk the levee trail.  The boardwalk is flat; we will be walking along the shore of the levee so the ground is uneven.  The entrance fee is $2 per car.  Following is a map of the park and a checklist when I birded it on January 3rd.    medard-standalone-map.jpg (1123×1303) (hillsboroughcounty.org)\neBird Checklist – 3 Jan 2023 – Edward Medard Regional Park – 49 species \nPre-registration is required.  Contact trip leader Lilian Saul at:  lily.saul@tampaaudubon.org to join. \nImportant! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to by family groups traveling together to the count sites. If you have not yet been fully vaccinated against COVID-19\, we respectfully request that you do not join us for this outing. Tampa Audubon reserves the right to cancel outings as necessary to respond to Covid 19. All participants must fill out the TAS Wellness Self Certification: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GEGETVjrxTjthmKHpuDaMGIq_WdHLYKb/view?usp=sharing
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/edward-medard-conservation-park-2/
LOCATION:Edward Medard Conservation Park\, 6140 Turkey Creek Rd\, Plant City\, FL\, 33567\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:State of the Bay
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nIf 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. \nWhalen’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.  \nTBEP 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.  \nWhalen 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.  \nTampa 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.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/23872/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Cocktails & Socials,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Organizational Meetings,Photography,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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SUMMARY:Florida’s Big Reds—Reddish Egrets and Roseate Spoonbills
DESCRIPTION:JOIN HERE
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/floridas-big-reds-reddish-egrets-and-roseate-spoonbills/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Tampa Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Contact Dave Bowman dsbowman4@verizon.net
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tampa-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding
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