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SUMMARY:Black Birders Week Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by The Naham Experience\, St. Johns RIVERKEEPER and Duval Audubon Society. \nJoin us for the Black Birders Week Bird Walk—fun vibes\, cool birds\, and awesome people IRL! \nGet ready to step outside and explore the beauty of nature during our in-person bird walk as part of Black Birders Week. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned bird lover\, come connect with fellow enthusiasts\, spot some amazing birds\, and enjoy a chill day outdoors. Bring your binoculars\, good vibes\, and curiosity — we’ll take care of the rest! \nReserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-birders-week-bird-walk-tickets-1988754247490
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/black-birders-week-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Riverview Park\, 9620 East Water St\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
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SUMMARY:Duval Audubon Society / Florida Young Birders Club Outing at Guana Reserve ($3 entrance fee)
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young birders! Join us on Global Big Day as we explore Guana Reserve with the Florida Young Birders Club – NE Florida Chapter! \nJoin us for a birding outing at Guana Reserve on Saturday\, May 9th from 8-10am! We will be celebrating Global Big Day by finding a variety of bird species as we bird our way through Guana’s diverse landscape. 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. \nGuana Reserve features a variety of habitats including salt marshes\, a large freshwater-to-brackish water lagoon\, open ocean\, and coastal oak hammock forests. It is home to a multitude of warbler species\, including Prarie Warblers and Yellow-throated Warblers\, wading birds such as Roseate Spoonbills and Wood Storks\, and is one of the best places in Florida to find the elusive Saltmarsh Sparrow. \nLearn more about Guana here and check out Guana’s Ebird list. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/fybcguana to connect with other young birders in Northeast Florida! \nPlease 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. \nWhat 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. Restrooms are at the trailhead. There is a $3 Entrance Fee – Bring cash because sometimes the Credit Card machine does not work. \nWhere to Meet: Guana Reserve Trailhead Parking Lot \nAddress: 505 Guana River Rd.\, Ponte Vedra Beach\, FL 32082 \nNOTE: Continue past the payment box\, drive across the dam\, and meet at the trailhead parking lot. \nQuestions? Contact David at david.doran@duvalaudubon.org or Will at misnerwill@gmail.com.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/duval-audubon-society-florida-young-birders-club-outing-at-guana-reserve/
LOCATION:Guana Reserve Trailhead Parking Lot\, 505 Guana River Rd\, Ponte Vedra Beach\, FL\, 32082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260317T185232Z
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SUMMARY:Eyes in the Sky: Jake Blalock's Capstone Project Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join me for an early migration adventure! My name is Jake Blalock and for my school Capstone project\, I have decided to host a bird walk! \nIt will take place at Fort Caroline National Memorial on March 29th from 9-11 AM and we will see so many interesting and diverse species. There is absolutely no experience necessary so birders of all levels are welcome. This is as much of an educational event as it is a typical outing so come out and let’s find some cool species together!
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/eyes-in-the-sky-jake-blalocks-capstone-project-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Fort Caroline National Memorial\, 12713 Fort Caroline Road\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260313T180953Z
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SUMMARY:Spoonbill Pond Field Trip ($3 Parking Fee or Florida State Park Pass)
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 28th\nTime: 8:00 AM\nLocation: Spoonbill Pond\nTrip Leader: William Hoeck \nDear Birding Enthusiasts\, \nJoin us for an exciting birding field trip to Spoonbill Pond! We will be exploring the area for a variety of species\, including plovers\, sandpipers\, egrets\, herons\, and hopefully some early migrating birds.\nWhat to Bring: \n\nBinoculars and field guides\nComfortable walking shoes\nWeather-appropriate clothing\nSnacks and water\n\nWe look forward to enjoying the beauty of Spoonbill Pond and spotting some amazing birds together!
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/spoonbill-pond-field-trip-3-parking-fee-or-florida-state-park-pass/
LOCATION:Spoonbill Pond – Big Talbot Island Birdwatch Station\, 15500 Buccaneer Trail\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T090000
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SUMMARY:Kingsley Plantation Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Andrew Schumann\, Duval Audubon Conservation Director for Nassau County \nKingsley Plantation is the site of a former estate owned by Zephaniah Kingsley\, who spent 25 years there. It is now part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve managed by the U.S. National Park Service. \nResident birds include Pileated Woodpecker\, Brown Pelican\, Double-crested Cormorant\, Great Blue Heron\, Great Egret\, Snowy Egret\, Little Blue Heron\, Tricolored Heron\, Clapper Rail\, Yellow-throated Warbler\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, vultures\, Osprey\, Eastern Screech Owl\, Great Horned Owl\, Barred Owl\, and many more. \nLocation: 11676 Palmetto Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL 32226. No fee. \nDirections: From I-95 or I-295 East Beltway\, exit at Heckscher Drive and go east. After passing the St. Johns River Ferry landing on your right\, turn left 1/2 mile later at the brown National Park Service sign onto Fort George Island. Follow the signs on the road leading to the Kingsley Plantation parking lot. You will travel down a 2-mile dirt road. Restrooms are available at this site.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/kingsley-plantation-bird-walk-2/
LOCATION:Kingsley Plantation\, 11676 Palmetto Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260120T203731Z
CREATED:20260120T202632Z
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SUMMARY:Duval Audubon Society / Florida Young Birders Club Outing at Crosby Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:Calling all young birders! Join us for an exciting outing at Crosby Sanctuary! \nJoin 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. \nBirds 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 \nWhat 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. \nPlease 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. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/fybccrosbysanctuary to connect with other young birders in Northeast Florida! \nQuestions? Contact David at david.doran@duvalaudubon.org or Will at misnerwill@gmail.com.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/duval-audubon-society-florida-young-birders-club-outing-at-crosby-sanctuary/
LOCATION:Crosby Sanctuary\, 427 Aquarius Concourse\, Orange Park\, FL\, 32073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260121T193856Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: GULLentines Day at Little Talbot Island ($5 per vehicle)
DESCRIPTION:Co-leaders: William Hoeck & Jessica Dyszel \nWe will bird the south end of Little Talbot Island looking for wintering gulls and terns. Bring binoculars\, water\, snacks\, and a scope if you have one. Expect some walking on soft sand. \nWe will meet in the Timucuan Trailhead parking lot.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/field-trip-gullentines-day-at-little-talbot-island-5-per-vehicle/
LOCATION:Timucuan Trail Trailhead\, 11009 Heckscher Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260121T193945Z
CREATED:20251221T204815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T193945Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Huguenot Memorial Park ($5 per vehicle)
DESCRIPTION:Co-leaders: Maggie Paxson & Tim Hardin (Alachua Audubon) with William Hoeck & Jessica Dyszel (Duval Audubon) \nMeet at the parking lot at 30°24’44.2″N 81°25’10.7″W to consolidate cars and head to the beach. 4WD will be preferable for beach driving to get to the north side of the park. Please ONLY drive on the beach if your vehicle is appropriately equipped and at your discretion. \nWinter birding can be especially productive with an excellent diversity of birds and much lower traffic on the beach. Targets include overwintering gulls\, terns\, waterfowl\, and shorebirds\, including the rare-in-Florida Purple Sandpipers and the rare-but-local Saltmarsh Sparrows. Other potential targets include Scoters\, Northern Gannets\, Piping and Snowy Plovers\, Nelson’s Sparrow\, and the Ash-throated Flycatcher. \nEntry to Huguenot Park is $5 per vehicle. Participants should bring water\, sunscreen\, binoculars\, and comfortable footwear for walking in soft\, sometimes wet\, uneven sands. Waterproof footwear is recommended. \nIf you choose to stay after Huguenot\, we will break for lunch at noon. Bring your own food or eat at a nearby restaurant\, such as Billy Jacks (BBQ)\, and carry on to other locations. \nThere are multiple options nearby Huguenot for afternoon trips within a 15-minute drive radius\, including Big Talbot/Spoonbill Pond\, Little Talbot\, Fort George Island/Kingsley Plantation\, Heritage River Road. Spoonbill Pond may have a chance for Marbled Godwits and Marsh Sparrows during high tide. Fort George Island is a nice drive-through for Painted Buntings. A ferry ride ($6 per person) can also take you across the river\, or you can drive around for access to Hanna Park\, Jax Arboretum\, Theodore Roosevelt Park\, Spanish Pond\, and Fort Caroline. Jax Beach Pier is a further drive but a good location for sea ducks. \n\nLocation – Huguenot Memorial Park\, 10980 Heckscher Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL 32226\n\nHow to find us: meet in the parking lot to consolidate cars. \nQuestions? Email info@duvalaudubon.org
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/field-trip-huguenot-memorial-park/
LOCATION:Huguenot Memorial Park\, 10980 Heckscher Dr\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20251221T204943Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sweetwater Wetlands Park\, Gainesville\, FL ($5 per vehicle)
DESCRIPTION:Sweetwater Wetlands Park is not only a place to connect with nature\, it’s a way to protect our environment. The park\, which consists of more than 125 acres of wetlands and ponds\, was created to improve the water quality of wetlands in Paynes Prairie and the Floridan Aquifer. \nWe will meet near the restroom area and parking lot. Bring your binoculars\, water\, snacks\, sunscreen\, and hat. After we sign in\, we will walk around looking for Virginia Rail\, Purple Gallinule\, American Bittern\, Snail Kite\, and Marsh Wren. We will be cooperating with Alachua Audubon’s Wednesday Morning Bird Walks here and will be joining their group. There will also be an optional extension of birding around the area for the day. \n325 SW Williston Rd\, Gainesville\, FL. $5 per car. \nIf you want to arrange car-pooling\, please contact Jessica Dyszel: jessica.dyszel@duvalaudubon.org \n\nLocation – Sweetwater Wetland Park\, 325 SW Williston Road\, Gainesville FL\, 32601\nHow to find us: Meet in the parking lot.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/field-trip-sweetwater-wetlands-park-gainesville-fl-5-per-vehicle/
LOCATION:Sweetwater Wetlands Park\, 325 SW Williston Road\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000
DTSTAMP:20251104T194453Z
CREATED:20250924T230556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T194453Z
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SUMMARY:Duval Audubon Society | Florida Young Birders Club Bird Walk at Fort Caroline National Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Duval Audubon Society is sponsoring a birding outing for the Florida Young Birders Club (FYBC)-Northeast Florida Chapter at Fort Caroline National Memorial on Sunday\, December 7th from 9-11am. 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. \nYou can learn more about Florida Young Birders Club\, here: floridayoungbirders.org. Fort Caroline is a migration hot spot and part of the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve\, some of the last untouched coastal habitat in northeast Florida. Along the Hammock Trail\, we may spot migratory songbirds\, while wading birds and raptors may be seen from the Fort. If we have time\, we may venture across the road to Spanish Pond\, where we may find Clapper Rails and other wetland birds and wildlife. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/fybcfortcaroline to connect with other young birders in Northeast Florida! \nPlease 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. \nWhat to bring: Wear weather-appropriate clothing — it can get breezy by the Fort! — and sturdy shoes to bird along the 1 mile Hammock Trail loop. Bring your binoculars if you have them\, water\, insect repellent\, sunscreen\, and snacks. There is no entrance fee. \nWhere to meet: Meet at Fort Caroline National Memorial’s Visitor’s Center at 9am. There is a restroom at the Visitor Center\, if needed. PLEASE NOTE: EARLY ARRIVALS WILL HAVE TO WAIT OUTSIDE THE PARK GATE UNTIL THE GATE OPENS AT 9 AM. \nAddress: 12713 Fort Caroline Road\, Jacksonville\, FL 32225 \nQuestions: Contact David at david.doran@duvalaudubon.org or Will at misnerwill@gmail.com.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/duval-audubon-society-florida-young-birders-club-bird-walk-at-fort-caroline-national-memorial/
LOCATION:Fort Caroline National Memorial\, 12713 Fort Caroline Road\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20251106T161531Z
CREATED:20251106T155510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T161531Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers at Camp Blanding WMA
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Allan Hallman (FWC) \nCamp Blanding WMA is 56\,197 acres located in western Clay County\, east of Starke. The northern half of the area is planted pine plantations with remnant mature pines that support red-cockaded woodpeckers. Bottomland hardwood forests occur along the headwaters of Black Creek. The southern half of the area includes several thousand acres of sandhills\, with plentiful white-tailed deer and turkey. \nOur main purpose for this trip is to visit a cluster site and learn about the life of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. Other birds we will look for: Red-headed Woodpecker\, Kestrel\, Sandhill Cranes\, Brown-headed Nuthatch\, and Northern Bobwhite Quail. \nVisiting the Red-cockaded Woodpeckers is usually 2-3 hours. We will then proceed to travel across to Camp Blanding where we will visit the many lakes and learn about the water systems of Camp Blanding and look for waterfowl. This optional activity usually wraps up around 2:00 pm. \nWhere to meet: We are meeting at the intersection of Barker Rd and SR 16 at 8:00 am\, across the street from the main entrance of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. \nPLEASE DON’T BE LATE as the gates will be locked after entry. Once we sign in and drive into the WMA\, there will not be another restroom. \nDO NOT GO TO THE CAMP BLANDING MAIN ENTRANCE! FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW TO OUR MEETING SPOT: \nComing from Jacksonville:\nTake Blanding Blvd (SR21) south through Orange Park\, and Middleburg. Continue south on SR 21 until you get to the intersection of SR 16 and SR 21. Turn Right (Heading west). Go approximately 4 miles to Barker Road (north side of road\, just east of the main gate of Camp Blanding). We will meet there\, then figure out riding options. \nComing from Starke:\nTake SR 16 east from Starke. Continue East until you reach Camp Blanding past the junction of CR230 and CR 225 (From Lawtey). Pass the Sunoco Gas station on the right. Go approximately 1 mile\, turn LEFT onto Barker Road (FWC – Camp Blanding WMA sign – Green in color). There is a gate there\, which will be open for the group. \nFrom Keystone Heights:\nTake CR 21 (Blanding Blvd) NORTH until you hit SR 16 and SR 21. Turn LEFT\, Go approximately 4 miles to Barker Road (north side of road — on the right as you are going west on SR 16). This will be just east of the main gate of Camp Blanding. \nThere is no fee\, but everyone will need proper PICTURE ID – e.g. driver’s license to get into Camp Blanding. Bring your binoculars\, insect repellent\, sunscreen\, snacks and plenty of water. Please plan to carpool or join the carpool at Camp Blanding. \n\nLocation – Camp Blanding WMA\, on State Road 16 at Barker Road\nQuestions? Email info@duvalaudubon.org (call 386-623-0132 on the morning of the outing if lost)
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/field-trip-red-cockaded-woodpeckers-at-camp-blanding-wma/
LOCATION:Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area\, 400 Barker Road\, Starke\, FL\, 32091\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T100000
DTSTAMP:20251104T194609Z
CREATED:20250923T235606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T194609Z
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SUMMARY:Duval Audubon Society | Florida Young Birders Club Birding Outing at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Duval Audubon Society is sponsoring a birding outing for the Florida Young Birders Club (FYBC)-Northeast Florida Chapter at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve on Sunday\, November 9th from 8-10am. 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. \nYou can learn more about Florida Young Birders Club\, here: floridayoungbirders.org. Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve is full of both year-round and migratory songbirds that inhabit its pine forests\, which are unique to the Southeast. We will especially keep an eye out for the Brown-headed Nuthatch\, a bird specific to this preserve’s habitat. \nRegister at https://tinyurl.com/fybcjulingtoncreekpreserve to connect with other young birders in Northeast Florida! \nPlease 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. \nWhat 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. \nWhere to meet: Meet at the Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve parking lot at 8am. There is a portable toilet at the parking lot if needed. \nAddress: 13130 Bartram Park Blvd\, Jacksonville\, FL 32223 \nQuestions: Contact David at david.doran@duvalaudubon.org or Will at misnerwill@gmail.com.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/duval-audubon-society-florida-young-birders-club-birding-outing-at-julington-durbin-creek-preserve/
LOCATION:Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve\, 13130 Bartram Park Blvd\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTSTAMP:20251104T194419Z
CREATED:20251104T194350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T194419Z
UID:2439-1762588800-1762596000@duvalaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at UNF Nature Trails
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Fall bird walk at the UNF Nature Trails. This preserve is home to a variety of resident and migratory birds\, with its habitats ranging from pine flatwoods to swamp. \nParking is available in the shared parking lot for UNF Parking Services and the Nature Trails. No parking fee on Saturdays and Sundays. \nWhere to meet: Park in the lot for the Nature Trails/Parking Services building. Meet us at the UNF Environmental Education Office to sign in. \nAddress: 1 UNF Drive\, Jacksonville\, FL 32224 \nQuestions: Email info@duvalaudubon.org.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/bird-walk-at-unf-nature-trails/
LOCATION:UNF Nature Trails\, 1 UNF Drive\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTSTAMP:20251006T230409Z
CREATED:20250921T064306Z
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UID:1296-1760167800-1760176800@duvalaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Reddie Point Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Bird Walk at Reddie Point Preserve!\nExplore the beauty of Reddie Point Preserve\, a 102-acre natural area featuring a 700-foot fishing pier\, boat docks\, a kayak launch\, picnic pavilion\, wildlife observation areas\, a multi-use play field\, and scenic nature trails.\nWe’ll meet in the parking lot at 7:30 AM to sign in before heading out along the shoreline and trails in search of birds and other wildlife.\nBe sure to wear comfortable shoes\, and don’t forget to bring water\, binoculars\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. (A limited number of binoculars will be available at sign-in.)
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/new-test/
LOCATION:Reddie Point Preserve\, 4499 Yachtsman Way\, Jacksonville\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T110000
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CREATED:20250921T032418Z
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UID:1191-1759654800-1759662000@duvalaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Bird Walk for Beginners at Fort Caroline National Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Duval Audubon is again leading monthly walks for novice birders at Fort Caroline National Memorial. Of course\, experienced birders are welcome too! \nFort Caroline is a great migration hot spot – part of the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve; some of the last untouched coastal habitat in northeast Florida. We will bird around the park. Depending on the time of year\, we might see painted buntings\, migrant warblers\, a number of woodpecker species and two or three types of vireo. \nMeet at Fort Caroline National Memorial’s Visitor’s Center\, sign in\, then get some good birds. Bring your binoculars\, water\, insect repellent\, and snacks. \nPLEASE NOTE: EARLY ARRIVALS WILL HAVE TO WAIT OUTSIDE THE GATE UNTIL THE GATE IS OPENED AT 9 AM. \nLOCATION: 12713 Fort Caroline Road · Jacksonville\, FL \nFEE: No Fee \n\nLocation – Fort Caroline National Memorial\, 12713 Fort Caroline Road\, Jacksonville\, FL 32225\nQuestions? Email duvalaudubon@gmail.com
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/bird-walk-for-beginners-at-fort-caroline-national-memorial/
LOCATION:Fort Caroline National Memorial\, 12713 Fort Caroline Road\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTSTAMP:20251003T043210Z
CREATED:20250924T224316Z
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UID:1404-1759561200-1759575600@duvalaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Kingsley Plantation Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Leader: Andrew Schumann\, Duval Audubon Conservation Director \nKingsley Plantation is the site of a former estate owned by Zephaniah Kingsley\, who spent 25 years there. It is now part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve managed by the U.S. National Park Service. \nResident birds include Pileated Woodpecker\, Brown Pelican\, Double-crested Cormorant\, Great Blue Heron\, Great Egret\, Snowy Egret\, Little Blue Heron\, Tricolored Heron\, Clapper Rail\, Yellow-throated Warbler\, Black-crowned Night Heron\, vultures\, Osprey\, Eastern Screech Owl\, Great Horned Owl\, Barred Owl\, and many more. \nLocation: 11676 Palmetto Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL 32226. No fee. \nDirections: From I-95 or I-295 East Beltway\, exit at Heckscher Drive and go east. After passing the St. Johns River Ferry landing on your right\, turn left 1/2 mile later at the brown National Park Service sign onto Fort George Island. Follow the signs on the road leading to the Kingsley Plantation parking lot. You will travel down a 2-mile dirt road. Restrooms are available at this site.
URL:https://duvalaudubon.org/event/kingsley-plantation-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Kingsley Plantation\, 11676 Palmetto Ave\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Walks / Field Trips
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