Grab your binoculars and field guide and join us on some interesting field trips!

Trips are subject to weather and last-minute changes. There are no rain dates. Birds and Brews events involve some birding followed by an optional visit to a local pub or restaurant. All times are Central Time. See our Facebook page or electronic newsletter for up to date information or call/text Ron Houser at 850-774-9733.
For All Trips: Please be courteous by talking softly and not talking on your phone while others are trying to see or hear birds. Please stay behind the trip leader and try to stay together as much as possible. Please stay on the trails to avoid damage to native vegetation and to avoid hazards like fire ants.
 
BCAS field trips are free* and open to the public. Remember: Use proper birding etiquette, stay on the trails, limit talking while others are trying to hear birds, bring sunscreen, insect repellent, walking shoes, snacks and drinks. If you don’t have binoculars, we have some to lend. Call Ron Houser for questions: 850-774-9733.
*Some trips require an entry fee or pass.

FIELD TRIPS FOR March, April, and May, 2025

Saturday, March 22– Bird and Wildflower Hike, Econfina Creek, Pitt Springs to Williford Springs. We will meet at the parking area of Pitt Springs Recreation Area on Hwy 20 near the bridge over Econfina Creek at 8:00-8:15. This is a fairly easy one-mile hike over uneven trails with some elevation changes. Expect lots of beautiful wildflowers, hopefully, early spring migrants, and other area birds such as red-headed woodpeckers. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Ron will have some hiking sticks. After returning, we will eat lunch in the picnic area. Learn more.

Wednesday, April 16– Spring migration birding at St. George Island State Park near Apalachicola. Migrants are usually present on our trips here. We will be birding in the youth camping area, which is about 1 mile past the entrance gate on the left. Meet in the parking area by the restrooms at 9:00 Eastern Time (8:00 Central). Allow 2 hours to get there from Panama City. Bring snacks, drinks and a lunch to eat at the picnic area. If you would liketo carpool or follow us down, meet me at the Panama City Mall in front of Dillard’s on the north side of the store facing 23 rd St. at 6:00am. We will leave there at 6:10 sharp. Learn More.

Saturday, April 19 – Earth Day Join us and other conservation groups at the 2025 Bay County Earth Day at Oaks by the Bay Park in St. Andrews. Start time: 10:00am.

Saturday, May 3 – Birding at Audubon Laidlaw Preserve near Vernon. We will be joined by members of Choctawhatchee Audubon Society to look for the resident birds and late migrants. Bring a picnic lunch, insect repellent and your binoculars. You can meet at the gate on Hwy 79 at 9:00am if you know where it is, or you can meet me at Porter Park in Lynn Haven at 8:00. Park by the restrooms by the bay. This park is located on the south side of the bridge over the bay in Lynn Haven. Easy walking. Neil Lamb will lead.Learn More.