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OCTOBER BIG DAY IS OCTOBER 19 October 8, 2019
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Bird Reports by Rex Rowan Archives

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Upcoming Events

all-day October Big Day

October Big Day

Oct 19 all-day

Follow this link for more information. Join us at Sweetwater Wetlands at 8:30 am.

8:00 am Bellamy Road

Bellamy Road

Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting location map Join trip leader Jerry Krummrich for a 2.5-mile ramble through his favorite fall-migration hotspot: “I enjoy birding here because of habitat diversity, with sandhill, scrub, and floodplain. Lots of tree species, lots of edge.” We’ll … Continue reading →

8:00 am Mill Creek Preserve (CLEP*)

Mill Creek Preserve (CLEP*)

Oct 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location map Meet county biologist Andi Christman in the preserve parking lot on County Road 326 0.3 mile west of its junction with County Road 241. This was the first purchase of the Alachua County Forever program, 1,190 … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Oct 23 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:00 am Chapmans Pond and Nature Trails

Chapmans Pond and Nature Trails

Oct 27 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Meet trip leader Trina Anderson at the grassy parking lot next to Chapmans Pond. We will start by scanning the pond of this water treatment facility for water birds, swallows and flycatchers. Then we will hike the surrounding 1.5 miles … Continue reading →

9:00 am Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location map. Starting September 22, 2019. Held every 4th Sunday of the month at Possum Creek Park from 9:00-10:30am. Zen birding is a combination of yoga, meditation, birding, and hiking. Please contact Christina Opett at (585) 507-1567 for … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Oct 30 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:00 am La Chua Trail / Sparrow Alley

La Chua Trail / Sparrow Alley

Nov 2 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location map Meet trip leader Caroline Poli at the trailhead on Camp Ranch Rd. La Chua is one of the best spots for close study of a variety of sparrows and other brush-loving birds. Entry fee $4 per vehicle. … Continue reading →

9:00 am Family Birding at Paynes Prairie...

Family Birding at Paynes Prairie...

Nov 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Please register for this event through the Friends of Paynes Prairie website by following this link. Location map We welcome you the first Saturday of each month October through April, to join us for a hike on La … Continue reading →

4:15 pm Birds and Brews @ First Magnitude Brewery 1220 SE Veitch Street

Birds and Brews @ First Magnitude Brewery 1220 SE Veitch Street

Nov 3 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Location map Meet at First Magnitude Brewery (1220 SE Veitch Street) for a stroll to Depot Park to look for birds, and return to First Mag for a cold brew and good conversation. Birds and Brew is a monthly event … Continue reading →

6:30 pm Safari to Namibia and Beyond

Safari to Namibia and Beyond

Nov 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Meeting location map Adam and Gina Kent share photos and stories from their three-week trip through southern Africa. This presentation will highlight birds and other wildlife from five countries, three World Heritage sites, and countless beautiful landscapes. Please … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Nov 6 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:00 am Hague Dairy

Hague Dairy

Nov 9 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Meeting location map Meet trip leader Howard Adams at the Tag Agency on NW 34th St. just south of US-441 to carpool to one of the county’s best spots for sparrows, blackbirds, and raptors, not to mention western strays … Continue reading →

8:00 am Camps Canal / Cones Dike Trail

Camps Canal / Cones Dike Trail

Nov 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting location map Meet trip leader Rex Rowan at Powers Park to carpool to the Camps Canal gate, where parking is limited. Paynes Prairie has agreed to give Alachua Audubon access from Camps Canal through to Cones Dike, which … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Nov 13 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Nov 20 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:00 am Kanapaha Prairie

Kanapaha Prairie

Nov 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting location map Meet trip leader Rex Rowan in the Publix parking lot at the corner of Tower Rd. (SW 75th St.) and Archer Rd. The Kanapaha Prairie, a 700-acre grassland dotted with marshy ponds, is co-owned by The … Continue reading →

9:00 am Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Nov 24 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location map. Starting September 22, 2019. Held every 4th Sunday of the month at Possum Creek Park from 9:00-10:30am. Zen birding is a combination of yoga, meditation, birding, and hiking. Please contact Christina Opett at (585) 507-1567 for … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Nov 27 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:00 am Barr Hammock – Levy Lake Loop

Barr Hammock – Levy Lake Loop

Nov 30 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location map Meet field trip leader Matt Bruce for a walk along the Levy Lake dike trail at Barr Hammock Preserve. You’ll have the option to walk the whole 6.5-mile loop, but Matt will announce a good turn-around point … Continue reading →

8:00 am Orange Lake (bring your own cano...

Orange Lake (bring your own cano...

Dec 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location map Meet trip leader Matt Bruce at Heagy Burry Park in the town of Orange Lake. From Gainesville, head south on US-441 to the Alachua/Marion county line. From the county line continue on 441 another 4.5 miles and … Continue reading →

4:15 pm Birds and Brews @ First Magnitude Brewery 1220 SE Veitch Street

Birds and Brews @ First Magnitude Brewery 1220 SE Veitch Street

Dec 1 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Location map Meet at First Magnitude Brewery (1220 SE Veitch Street) for a stroll to Depot Park to look for birds, and return to First Mag for a cold brew and good conversation. Birds and Brew is a monthly event … Continue reading →

6:30 pm Birding Alaska

Birding Alaska

Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Meeting location map Alaska is a destination of unparalleled scenery and exciting birds and wildlife. Anne Casella will give a presentation based on her 12-day birding trip to Nome, Denali and Seward in June 2018. Please note that … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Dec 4 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

9:00 am Family Birding at Paynes Prairie...

Family Birding at Paynes Prairie...

Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Register for this kid oriented event through the Friends of Paynes Prairie website by following this link. Location map We welcome you the first Saturday of each month October through April, to join us for a hike on … Continue reading →

8:00 am Lake City Treatment Wetland

Lake City Treatment Wetland

Dec 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meeting location map Meet trip leader Debbie Segal in the parking lot of Hitchcock’s grocery store on US-441 in Alachua to carpool to the water treatment wetlands near Lake City (you can also meet us at 8:30 at the … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Dec 11 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

all-day Christmas Bird Count

Christmas Bird Count

Dec 15 all-day

Contact Andy Kratter (kratter@flmnh.ufl.edu; 352-226-2462) or Bob Carroll (gatorbob23@yahoo.com; 352-281-3616) if you’re interested in participating in this all-day event. Please sign up early. Difficulty: 3 (may involve elevation change, uneven terrain, and/or walking distances greater than two miles).

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Dec 18 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

9:00 am Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Dec 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location map. Starting September 22, 2019. Held every 4th Sunday of the month at Possum Creek Park from 9:00-10:30am. Zen birding is a combination of yoga, meditation, birding, and hiking. Please contact Christina Opett at (585) 507-1567 for … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Dec 25 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Jan 1 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

4:15 pm Birds and Brews @ First Magnitude Brewery 1220 SE Veitch Street

Birds and Brews @ First Magnitude Brewery 1220 SE Veitch Street

Jan 5 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Location map Meet at First Magnitude Brewery (1220 SE Veitch Street) for a stroll to Depot Park to look for birds, and return to First Mag for a cold brew and good conversation. Birds and Brew is a monthly event … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Jan 8 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Jan 15 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Jan 22 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

9:00 am Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Jan 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location map. Starting September 22, 2019. Held every 4th Sunday of the month at Possum Creek Park from 9:00-10:30am. Zen birding is a combination of yoga, meditation, birding, and hiking. Please contact Christina Opett at (585) 507-1567 for … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Jan 29 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

4:45 pm Birds and Brews @ First Magnitude Brewery 1220 SE Veitch Street

Birds and Brews @ First Magnitude Brewery 1220 SE Veitch Street

Feb 2 @ 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Location map Meet at First Magnitude Brewery (1220 SE Veitch Street) for a stroll to Depot Park to look for birds, and return to First Mag for a cold brew and good conversation. Birds and Brew is a monthly event … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Feb 5 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

9:00 am Backyard Birding Tour – Save the...

Backyard Birding Tour – Save the...

Feb 8 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

More details will follow as the time approaches. But, for now, mark your calendars.

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Feb 12 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

8:30 am Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands @ Sweetwater Wetlands Park

Feb 19 @ 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet … Continue reading →

9:00 am Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation

Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation

Feb 22 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location map Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation, located on 20 acres in the heart of High Springs, is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, displaced, or orphaned wildlife. They are well known for educational programs designed to instill in … Continue reading →

9:00 am Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Zen Birding @ Possum Creek Park

Feb 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Location map. Starting September 22, 2019. Held every 4th Sunday of the month at Possum Creek Park from 9:00-10:30am. Zen birding is a combination of yoga, meditation, birding, and hiking. Please contact Christina Opett at (585) 507-1567 for … Continue reading →

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