Field Trips
Check the meeting place carefully, changes have been made.
Unless otherwise noted, for information, and to reserve:
call Roberta 863-599-0124. Plan to leave promptly.
Sunscreen, water, walking shoes, and other sensible attire are recommended.
(E) Easy—(M) Moderate—(C) Challenging
Thursday. Sept. 19— NW Lake Okeechobee. “Dr. Martin Stapleton Memorial Birding Trail” Amazing observation tower at Harney Pond Bring lunch. Leave Lake Placid Tower at 7:30 AM. (E)
Thursday, Oct. 3—Scrub Pens Road, Istokpoga Park, and Spring Lake STA. Wading birds, waterfowl, possible bald eagle sighting, and woodpeckers. Lead by Dr. Paul Gray. Meet at Audubon Florida Office 1564 Hwy 98, Lorida—7:30 AM Lunch at Gator Shack (E)
Myakka River State Park will reopen November 1st
***Changed to: Thursday, November 7 (Park reopens November 1st)—Myakka River State Park. Wading birds, raptors, song birds, migratory birds and ducks. Leave Lake Placid Tower at 7:30 AM. Lunch at Mexican Rest in Arcadia (M)
****Circle B Bar Reserve and Nature Center is closed due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton - Trip Canceled ****
We will reschedule once it opens again. Thursday, November 7—Circle B Bar Reserve & Nature Center in Lakeland. Wetlands, and diverse habitats with lots of species. Leave Walmart Avon Park at Garden Center Parking Area 7:30 AM Lunch at nearby restaurant. (C)
Friday, Nov. 22 – Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary & Blair Audubon. Register online using this link for discount:
Boardwalk tour winding through the swamp. Entrance Fee required. Bring Lunch or eat at their cafe. Leave Lake Placid Tower at 7:00 AM. Led by Sally Stein of Audubon. (M)
Thursday, Jan. 9—Cape Coral Burrowing Owls. A driving tour around the city with many chances to see and photograph this adorable species. Eat at a local Restaurant. Leave Lake Placid Tower at 7:30 AM. (M)
Thursday, Jan. 23—Platt Branch Wildlife Management and Environment Area (WEA) Red-cockaded woodpeckers make their home in the old-growth longleaf pine. Florida scrub-jay habitats, seasonal wetlands, and gopher tortoise areas abound. Lunch at a local Restaurant. Leave Lake Placid Tower at 7:30 AM. Led by Steve Shattler of FWC (M)
Thursday, Feb. 6—Celery Fields and Park in Sarasota. A variety of species at a favorite spot of locals for water and land birds. Eat at local Restaurant in Arcadia. Leave Lake Placid Tower at 7:30 AM. (M)
Saturday, Feb 15—Avon Park Air Force Range. Various habitats exist to view a variety of birds maybe even the resident burrowing owls. Bring Lunch, water, and snacks. Meet at entrance by lake behind guard shack at 7:30AM Led by Patrick Blake (M)
Thursday, March 6– Green Cay/Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Located in Delray Beach Florida. 111 miles one way but well worth the drive. Both places will be visited if time allows. Sections of the drive are on the Turnpike which only takes Sun Pass. Other rout without tolls is available. Leave Audubon Florida Office 1564 US, 98, Lorida, Fl 7:30. Bring lunch, water, and snacks. (C)
Thursday, March 20—Ft. DeSoto St. Petersburg. Highlands County Audubon Bird-a-Thon. Migratory birds and water birds galore. Bring Lunch and Snacks. Leave Avon Park Walmart at 7:30 AM. (M)
Thursday, April 10— Highlands Hammock State Park. Walking tour on established trails. Meet at HHSP entrance at 8:00AM Entrance Fee per car required. Bring Lunch. (E)
Thursday, April 24—Royce Unit. Bluebirds with a chance of chicks. Birds Galore. Be prepared to walk on dirt trails. Bring water and lunch. Leave Lake Placid Tower at 7:30 AM. Contact David Forman at 954-695-2008. (M)