Seminole Audubon Society

Field trips for the 2007/2008 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. For details on all trips call 407-977-4389.

2007/2008 Field Trips

 

Sept. 15 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.

Oct. 14 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.

Oct. 20 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.

Nov. 17 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.

Dec. 15 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.

Jan. 19 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.

Feb. 16 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.

Mar. 15 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.

Mar. 30 – Apr. 1 Panhandle 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 the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab and the historic Mission San Luis will also be possible. Reservation deadline March 1st.

April TBA –

see Mar/Apr/May 2008 Jay or web site.

May TBA –

see Mar/Apr/May 2008 Jay or web site  

Christmas Bird Counts

Wekiva – Sat. Dec. 15, 2007
Econlochatchee – Sat. Dec. 22, 2007

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

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

Impromptu Field Trips 

Sometimes we’ll investigate unusual bird sightings or go out just for the fun of it.  Want to join us?  Email puffin_fj@yahoo.com (Faith) to be added to the notification list, or add your name and number to the phone tree at our next meeting.