Seminole Audubon Society

Field trips for the 2008/2009 season

Meeting places and times vary. Last minute changes may be needed due to weather or other issues. It is essential to call in advance. Trips are open to the public. Participation in all our activities is at your own risk and a liability release must be signed if you choose to participate. Appropriate footwear, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, water and snacks recommended. For trip details call Shirley 407-977-4389.

2008/2009 Field Trips

 

Sept. 20 St Johns River Cruise, Orange City
Meet Blue Spring State Park 9:30 AM for this 2-hour cruise. Reservations required. $25.00 Call Faith 407-330-4855.

Wed. Oct. 1 Yankee Lake
Meet at the entrance on SR 46 at 8:00 AM. We hope to see Florida scrub jays.

Oct. 18 Black Hammock Wildness Area, Oviedo
Meet 8 AM at the main parking area on CR 426 at the Barr Street entrance of the Little Big Econ State Forest for this 4.5 mile walk.

Nov.15 DeLeon Springs State Park / Pontoon Boat
Ride. Call for carpool arrangements, or meet at the park at 9:00 AM for pancake breakfast followed by pontoon boat ride. $25.00 Reservations required. Barb 407-323-4506

Dec. 20 Wekiva Christmas Bird Counts
We will take this opportunity to visit Black Bear WA, Yankee Lake, and other spots in the Wekiva CBC count circle.

Jan. 17, 2009 Merritt Island NWR, Titusville
Roseate spoonbills, Amer. avocets, wintering ducks, and more can been seen this time of the year at MINWR. Half-day trip, or all day if you choose. Most birding will be viewed from our vehicles. Carpool or meet there.

Feb. 14 Three Lakes Wildlife Mgt. Area
Snail kite, crested caracara, and bald eagles are among the species we hope to find on this all-day trip. Meeting location & time TBA

Mar. 14 Lake Norris Conservation Area, Eustis
Meet 8:00 AM at the Publix at Lake Forest to carpool to Eustis. This trip will be a walk or a paddle. Bring your canoe or kayak.

Mar. 22-25 Wakulla Springs Birding Trip
We will stay at the lodge in Wakulla Springs State Park and look for spring migrants at St. Marks NWR and other local birding spots. Tours of Wakulla Springs SP and the historic Mission San Luis will also be possible. Reservation deadline March 1st.

Apr 18 Rock Springs Run State Reserve, Sorrento
Meet 8 AM at the entrance off SR 46 for a walk through a variety of plant communities on this 14,000-acre property.

May TBA – see Mar/Apr/May issue of The JAY

Christmas Bird Counts

Come out, relax and spend a couple of hours to a full day with us counting birds!

For more information please call Shirley: 407 977-4389

 

Previous Field Trips

Spring Hammock Preserve
Meet at the entrance at 8:00 am for a walk through this natural area which features trails and a boardwalk to Lake Jesup. We hope to find some Fall migrants.

The Big Sit, Sanford or Geneva
SAS will have 2 locations from dawn-noon for this national competitive sedentary birding event. If you would like to sit with us for all or part of the morning call 407-977-4389.

Mead Gardens, Winter Park
Meet 7:30 am in the Lake Mary K-Mart parking lot or 8:00 am at the entrance for a leisurely walk through the Garden known for warblers and other migrants.

Colt Creek State Park, north of Lakeland
Meet at the K-Mart parking lot in Lake Mary at 8:00 for the 90-min.drive. There will be a 2-hr. guided tram tour of the Park. Space is limited.

Black Bear Wilderness Area, Sanford
Meet 8:00 a.m. in the Lake Forest Publix parking lot on SR 46. The walk through this Seminole Co. property will feature a variety of habitats and hopefully birds.

Econ River Wilderness Area
This 230 acre offers a scenic 3 mile walking trail through pine flatwoods, sandhill and river swamp leading to a bend in the Econ River.

DeLeon Springs State Park & Pontoon Boat to Lake Woodruff.
Call for carpool arrangements, or meet at the park 9:00 am for pancake breakfast or 11:00 am for 1.5-hr. boat trip. Reservations required.

Lake Ashby Park, Osteen
Meet 9:00 am at Library or 9:30 am at the Park. We will walk the trail and boardwalk through a hardwood hammock and a stand of bald cypress to the lake. Bring a picnic lunch.

Panhandle Birding Trip. We stayed at the lodge in Wakulla Springs State Park and look for spring migrants at St. Marks NWR and other local birding spots. Tours of the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab and the historic Mission San Luis will also be possible. Reservation deadline March 1st.

Lake Proctor Wilderness Area

Jim Duby, Principal Coordinator Seminole Co. Natural Lands Program will lead us as we observe and learn about native plants and animals. Trip will last 1.5 to 3 hours and may cover 2-4 miles. Bring items such as insect repellant, water, snacks, hat and binoculars. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00am call Alicia at 407-451-9566.

 

International Migratory Bird Day

Seminole Audubon birders will participate in this international bird count. Call Shirley for a convenient territory and partner. 407-977-4389

 

North American Migratory Bird Count

No birding experience necessary, drivers & scribes needed! 407-977-4389

 

Chelonian Research Institute

1-hour guided tour of internationally renowned facility dedicated to the study and conservation of the world’s turtles. Group size limited. Reservations required. Alicia 407-451-9566

 

St Johns River Cruise

Meet Blue Springs State Park 9:30AM for this 2-hour cruise. Reservations required. $20.00.  Please contact Faith at puffin_fj@yahoo.com for details. 

 

Space Coast Birding Festival, Titusville

Car-pool to attend the lectures, workshops, and field trips that are part of this event. Please contact Faith at puffin_fj@yahoo.com for details. 

 

Geneva Wilderness Area.

Amy Raub, Seminole Co. Natural Lands Program will lead us on a 2-4 mile hike. Bring items such as insect repellant, water, snacks, hat and binoculars. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00am. Reservations call 407-665-7352 and tell them you are with the Seminole Audubon Society.

 

A Walk on the Sanford Riverwalk & North American Migratory Bird Count             

Join Seminole Audubon birders as we count the birds along the Riverwalk. We will then break into teams to count other areas in Seminole Co.  including Lake Jesup, Co. Natural Lands, and even backyards. No birding experience necessary,  drivers & scribes needed!

 

St Johns River Cruise

Meet Blue Springs State Park 9:30AM for this 2-hour cruise. This is a joint outing with Sierra Club, Central Florida Group. Reservations required. $20.00

 

Space Coast Birding Festival, Titusville

Car-pool to attend the lectures, workshops, and field trips that are part of this event.

 

Seminole State Forest, Sorrento

This morning trip will include driving and some walking. The area is known for Florida scrub-jay, limpkins, indigo bunting, vireos and warblers.

 

Oakland Nature Preserve

Walk 3100 linear feet of boardwalk that runs from uplands through wetlands to a pavilion and dock on Lake Apopka. We hope to see a variety of birds from warblers to white pelicans. 407 277-4704

 

Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area

An all day trip. We should see caracara, whooping crane and snail kite. Also possible are red-cockaded woodpecker and bluebirds. 407-977-4389

 

Ft. De Soto, Pinellas County Park 

Neotropical migrants in route to nesting grounds, and the possibility of adding species to your Florida life-list are the lures for this trip. All day trip, camping available Friday night.

 

International Migratory Bird Day

Seminole Audubon birders will participate in this international bird count. Call Shirley for a convenient territory and partner. 407-977-4389

 

Gatorland Zoo, Kissimmee

Photo opportunity for close-ups of nesting wading birds. Leave late morning.  (407) 977- 4389