Dr. Ken Meyer is Executive Director of Avian Research and Conservation Institute. Dr. Meyer has studied the conservation biology of birds in Florida and beyond since the 1980s, beginning with his research on Swallow-tailed Kites, which continues to this day. He has served on species status-review committees for state agencies… Read More
Meet on the south side of Croom Road (CR-480) at the horse corral at the intersection with Forest Road 7. This is 7 miles east of US-41. Find Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Bachman’s Sparrow, and other resident forest birds and look for early spring migrants. Make reservations with Bev: bevalhansen@gmail.com or 352-686-0460… Read More
We will walk the upland trail through longleaf pine habitat. The trail eventually leads down to the lowlands and into a lovely oak hammock. There is a forty-foot change in elevation making for a variety of vegetation and birds. Expect to see many woodpeckers and some songbirds, including possible spring… Read More
April is a prime time to view butterflies. Join Don Fraser as he helps us identify butterflies during the two-mile walk. We may see as many as eight species of hairstreak butterflies nectaring on sparkleberry as well as many other butterflies. Bring binoculars (close focusing, if you have them—or your… Read More
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the parking lot of the Chassahowitzka River Campground near the boat launch. The campground is located south of Homosassa Springs and west of U. S.-19 at 8600 W. Miss Maggie Drive, in Citrus County. We will kayak the river for approximately two hours and expect… Read More
Meet at 8 a.m. at Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Learn to identify birds at feeders and during a short walk. There will be binoculars available for use. Make reservations with Linda: lindalark85@gmail.com or text 352-428-2629. Read More
Speaker Mary Keith will discuss why, where, when birds migrate, how we’ve finding out so much more about migrations, and how the birds know where they are going. Mary has been birding most of her life. Since she retired from the University of Florida Extension Service, she has more time… Read More
Meet at 8 a.m. on the deck behind Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Learn to identify birds at feeders and during a short walk. There will be binoculars available for use. Make reservations with Linda: lindalark85@gmail.com or text 352-428-2629. Read More
Meet at 8 a.m. at the southwest retention pond at Walmart, 7305 Broad Street, Brooksville (intersection of U. S. 41 and Wiscon Road). From there we will visit wetlands near Brooksville to look for ducks, wading birds, and songbirds. Contact Linda: lindalark85@gmail.com or text 352-428-2629. Read More
Meet at 8 a.m. in the southern parking lot at 17362 Old Dixie Highway, Hudson. SunWest Park has been developed around a former limestone mine creating a 70-acre spring-fed lake. It attracts ducks, shorebirds, gulls, and terns. Daily passes can be purchased on site for $5.00 a day with debit/credit… Read More
Meet behind the building at Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Learn to identify birds at feeders and during a short walk. There will be binoculars available for use. For information, contact Linda: lindalark85@gmail.com or text 352-428-2629. Read More
Bring a side dish to share and your own place setting. After dinner, members will show photos of their favorite birds that they saw this year. The meeting will be held at Brooksville Woman’s Club, 131 S. Main Street, Brooksville. Read More
