Grab your binoculars and field guide and go on an interesting local field trip. You do not have to be a member to participate.
All trips and times are subject to change. Check the news letter or call Ron Houser at 763-7485 or e-mail him at rdhouser@knology.net.
Be sure to confirm the trip before going (especially if it has rained), call Ron at 763-7485. Bring binoculars, field guides, insect repellant, sunscreen, drinks, water, snacks and lunch where noted.
Saturday, Sep 18 - Fall Migration Count - contact Mary Jo Capra at
233-1313 to participate.
Saturday, Sep 25 - Beginner Bird Walk/Breakfast With the Birds
8:00 at Lake Caroline on Beach drive.
October Field Trip - Saturday, Oct 16 - Tyndall AFB hosted by Wendy Gierhart, base biologist, leave from the Panama City Mall Theater sign at 7:00 AM or Bagel Maker on Tyndall Pkwy at 7:15. Call Ron Houser at 763-7485 for details.
October Field Trip - Saturday, Oct 23 - this is an extra trip to Tyndall AFB and different birding places hosted by Wendy Gierhart, base biologist, leave from the Panama City Mall Theater sign at 7:00 AM or Bagel Maker on Tyndall Pkwy at 7:15. Call Ron Houser at 763-7485 for details.
November Field Trip - Saturday Nov 13 - Panama City Beach Conservation Area or Camp Helen. Leave from rear of Taco Bell parking lot on Thomas Dr. at 7:30 am. Call Ron Houser at 763-7485 for details.
December 11, River Camp. TBA
Christmas Bird Count. Saturday, December 18. Bay County Audubon Society’s 46th Annual Christmas Bird Count done in conjunction with the 110th Annual National Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Contact Lisa Keppner at 769-6247 or lkeppner@bellsouth.net to participate.
January Field Trip - Jan 14-15 – Two day trip to Wakulla Springs/St Marks NWR area. Call Ron Houser at 763-7485 for details.
February Field Trip - Saturday, Feb 5 - Ft Walton Beach ponds led by Don Ware. Meet at K-mart parking lot behind Taco Bell at Hwy 98 and Thomas Drive for a 6:30 AM departure. Call Ron Houser at 763-7485 for details.
Saturday, Feb 13 - Great Backyard Bird Count - go to www.birdsource.org/gbbc to participate.
March Field Trip - Saturday Mar 19 - Birdsong Nature Center near Thomasville, GA –migrants, spring wildflowers. Meet at the theater sign at the mall for a 6:30 AM departure. Bring water and a snack. We will stop at a restaurant for lunch on the way back. Call Ron Houser at 763-7485 for details.
April 1-3 - Perry Lakes Park near Selma, AL Three day trip. Jim and Beth Miller are leading this trip. Call Ron Houser at 763-7485 for details.
April 16 - St Joe State Park/Cape San Blas for spring migrants. Meet at the mall under the theater sign for a 6:30 departure or Bagel Maker on Tyndall Pkwy at 6:45. Bring snacks and drinks. Call Ron Houser at 763-7485 for details.
May 14 - Spring Migration Count - contact Lisa Keppner at 769-6247 or LKeppner@bellsouth.net for details.
