Calling all young birders! Join us for an exciting outing at Crosby Sanctuary!

Join us for an outing at Crosby Sanctuary on Sunday, March 22nd from 8-10am, where we’ll have special access for our group! Owned by Duval Audubon Society, Crosby Sanctuary is a limited-access nature preserve that is home to a full biodiversity of native plants, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. FYBC is a membership organization geared towards young birders ages 9-17, but you do not need to be a member to go birding with us for this outing. This walk will be led by Will Misner, youth representative of the FYBC-Northeast Florida Chapter, and David Doran, Duval Audubon Society’s Director of Education and Youth Outreach.

Birds abound! Crosby Sanctuary is an important breeding site for the Prothonotary Warbler, which returns from Central America each year. Rusty Blackbirds have also been seen there occasionally during wintering and migration periods. There are always great birds to see and signs of wildlife activity to enjoy when visiting Crosby Sanctuary! Learn more here: https://duvalaudubon.org/index.php/2015-07-13-17-02-27/crosby-sanctuary

What to Bring: Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes to bird along the trails. Bring your binoculars if you have them, water, insect repellent, sunscreen, and snacks. There is no entrance fee.

Please plan to have at least one adult joining each young birder or group of young birders who are signing up together. You will be asked to list all young birder(s) and adult(s) in your registration; you may relist the adult’s email if a young birder does not have an email or prefers not to share it.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/fybccrosbysanctuary to connect with other young birders in Northeast Florida!

Questions? Contact David at david.doran@duvalaudubon.org or Will at misnerwill@gmail.com.