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SUMMARY:Red-cockaded Woodpeckers @ Babcock Webb WMA
DESCRIPTION:Join Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff\, Andy Wraithmell (Information Specialist)\, Kellie Phillips (Red-cockaded Woodpecker biologist)\, Whitney Gray (Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail Coordinator) and Peter Kleinhenz (Interpretive Planner/Writer) for a morning field trip at the famous Fred C. Babcock Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area. Participants will have opportunity to see and learn about the Federally Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker\, as well as other pine flatwoods species such as Eastern Towhee\, Northern Bobwhite and Bachman’s Sparrow. The field trip will also visit two wetland areas to search for wading birds such as American Bittern and Tricolored Heron. Other species the field trip may encounter include Limpkin and Bald Eagle. \nThe field trip is limited to 20 participants so register early (FREE) to avoid missing out. Transport for the duration of the field trip is provided.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/red-cockaded-woodpeckers-babcock-webb-wma/
LOCATION:Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb WMA\, 29200 Tucker Grade\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33955\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170123
DTSTAMP:20240322T014028
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SUMMARY:Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza Birding Festival 2017\, is perfect for birders visiting Florida or locals wanting to learn more from well-known\, knowledgeable birding guides. Add to your life list at an amazing birding area\, the 20\,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore.  Two full-day trips and 9 half-day trips led by well-known local birding guides are offered\, along with two dinners and keynotes. On Saturday participate in the 5th annual Free family-oriented Birdapalooza festival with photo walks\, bird banding and guided bus tours. For details\, see http://orangeaudubonfl.org/birdapalooza or https://www.facebook.com/Birdapalooza/notifications/.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/lake-apopka-wildlife-festival-birdapalooza-birding-festival/
LOCATION:Magnolia Park\, 2929 S Binion Rd\, Apopka\, FL\, 32703\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170116
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SUMMARY:13th annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for field trips and lectures during the 13th Annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival! Explore the local environment through almost 40 guided field trips to 20 wildlife hot spots around Southwest Florida and lectures at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.\nField trips\, including birding walks\, buggy rides and boat tours\, are offered in conjunction with partners such as Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary\, Big Cypress National Preserve and Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Field trip prices range from $15 – $135\, and registration is required.\nField trip registration is open!
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/13th-annual-southwest-florida-nature-festival/
LOCATION:Rookery Bay\, 300 Tower Road\, Naples\, FL\, 34113\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170106
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SUMMARY:Audubon's 117th Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:  \nSince the Christmas Bird county began over 100 years ago\, it has relied on volunteers to gather critical data about the patterns of bird behavior. Join an effort near you to participate. \nThere is a specific methodology for the Count\, so it’s important that you contact a coordinator near you\, but anyone can help. This is a fun and rewarding activity for bird-lovers of any stripe. Many counts are held throughout Florida\, just find the one near you at the link below!
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/audubons-117th-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T113000
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SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida field trip - Blackwater Fisheries Center
DESCRIPTION:Join Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail coordinator Whitney Gray and Wings Over Florida coordinator Andy Wraithmell for a hike around this wonderful birding trail site. We will walk the dikes between the aquaculture ponds\, looking for wintering wildfowl such as Ring-necked Duck and Blue-winged Teal. Wilson’s Snipe feed along the muddy edges. Bachman’s Sparrows and Brown-headed Nuthatches are fairly common and Henslow’s Sparrow has been recorded in the winter. Participants will have the opportunity to earn their first Wings Over Florida certificate. \nThe walk is limited to 25 people. This event is FREE and family-friendly. We encourage youth participation.\nThe walk is suitable for all experience levels but is aimed at beginner and intermediate level bird watchers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-blackwater-fisheries-center/
LOCATION:Blackwater Fisheries Center\, 8384 Fish Hatchery Road\, Holt\, FL\, 32564\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161024
DTSTAMP:20240322T014028
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SUMMARY:Indian River Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Pelican Island Preservation Society is hosting the second annual Indian River Birding & Nature Art Show\, in partnership with the Environmental Learning Center. \nActivities include local birding tours and lectures\, Nature Art Show  that will include a plein air paint-out at the ELC campus\, and a sunset pontoon boat cruise on the Indian River Lagoon to Pelican Island.  Visit the festival Facebook page for more details\, as they become available. \nThe event will take place at the ELC campus located at 255 Live Oak Drive\, Vero Beach\, Florida\, off the route 510 causeway.   \nYou can call Debbie Avery coordinator at 772-494-6306 or see www.firstrefuge.org for more information
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/indian-river-birding-festival/
LOCATION:ELC campus\, 255 Live Oak Drive\, Vero Beach\, FL\, 32963\, United States
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SUMMARY:7th annual Bird Festival @ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an experienced birder or just want to get in on the action as a beginner\, the 7th Annual Bird Festival at Fairchild is for you. \nLearn to identify birds\, about birding hotspots\, and the rich avifauna found right here in the Garden. Vendors and expert advice will be on hand to help you become an expert birder as well as to help you make your own yard into a bird and wildlife paradise.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/7th-annual-bird-festival-fairchild-tropical-botanic-garden/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden\, 10901 Old Cutler Road\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T080000
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SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida Field Trip - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Great Florida Birding Trail Coordinator Whitney Gray and Wings Over Florida Coordinator Andy Wraithmell for a morning bird and butterfly walk. The walk is ideal for beginners and children. Partcipants will be introduced to the Wings Over Florida birds and butterfly programs and will have the opportunity to earn their first certificates. Boyd Hill Nature Park is in the West Section of the Great Florida Birding Trail. 219 species of birds have been recorded there.  \nThe walk is limited to 20 people.\nPlease sign up through our Facebook event listing\nThere is an entrance fee to the park\nAdults = $3\nChildren = $1.50 \nFor more information visit  \nWings Over Florida\nBoyd Hill Nature Park  \nContacts\nwhitney.gray@myfwc.com\nandy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-field-trip-boyd-hill-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\, 1101 Country Club Way S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160419
DTSTAMP:20240322T014028
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SUMMARY:2nd annual Chipola Feather Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd annual Chipola Feather Fest from April 15 through April 18\, 2016. Based in Jackson County\, Florida\, this event features great looks at Red-cockaded Woodpeckers in the Apalachicola National Forest. Got hummers on the brain? Come hear hummingbird expert Fred Bassett speak about his experiences banding hummingbirds in Florida. Venture out into the woods at night listening for Chuck-will’s-widows and contribute to a national citizen-science database for nightjars. Spring migrants will be on display in the hammocks at St. George Island on the last day of the festival. Click the link below for more information and to register!
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/chipola-feather-fest/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Marianna\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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