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SUMMARY:Saturday\, Nov. 15th. St. Andrews State Park Bird Walk-"Bird Sit" Available
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 8:15 near Gator Lake.  We will explore Gator Lake from the viewing deck.  Some may choose to bird from the observation deck while others may choose to walk the Oak canopy trails around the lake and the adjacent wetlands across the main road.   Next\, we will drive to the nearby jetties to observe shore and seabirds from the boardwalks which also features benches for seated birding or just relaxing and enjoying the view.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/saturday-nov-15-st-andrews-state-park-bird-walk-bird-sit-available/
LOCATION:St. Andrews State Park\, Address: 4607 State Park Ln\,\, Panama City\, FL\, 32408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Houser":MAILTO:ronhouser84@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251209T073000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Park Field Trip-Recscheduled to December 9th
DESCRIPTION:Bird and plant walk at Panama City Beach Conservation Park 7:30 a.m. We will be joined by members of Choctawhatchee Audubon.  Meet at the Trailhead Information center. Joint field trip with Choctawhatchee Audubon Society to Panama City Beach Conservation Park. Meet at the parking area by the information center to walk approximately 1.4 miles up the Baxley Homestead Trail to the large marsh. We hope to see the Vermillion Flycatcher that has wintered there for the last 4 years. Other species that might be seen: hairy woodpecker\, blue-wing teals\, white ibis\, hawks\, eagles and others. Bring water and snacks to eat along the way.Photograph of Vermilion Flycather by Angela Barros.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/conservation-park-field-trip/
LOCATION:100 Conservation Drive\, Panama City Beach\, FL 32413\, 100 Conservation Drive\, Panama City Beach\, Florida\, 32413
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Houser":MAILTO:ronhouser84@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251220T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T210000
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SUMMARY:December 20th - 2025 Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:It’s that wonderful time of year again\, with the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) right around the corner! To those who’ve already checked in for your count areas\, thank you\, you’re amazing! For everyone else\, it’s time to start building our teams and coordinating with property owners across Bay County. If you’re receiving this\, you’ve either participated in a Bay County CBC within the past five years or shared your interest in joining. Thank you for continuing to support the CBC. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or brand new\, there’s a place for everyone in this year’s count\, and we’d love to have you with us. \nSave the Dates!   \nCount Day: Saturday\, December 20\, 2025 \nPre-Count Meeting: Tuesday\, December 8\, 2025 – 6:00 PM\nSt. Andrews Episcopal Church\, 1608 Baker Court\, Panama City\nWe’ll kick things off with a short meeting at the start of our annual Holiday Party. If you can’t make it in person\, no problem. I’m happy to connect one-on-one to answer questions or review your area. \nPost-Count Gathering: Saturday\, December 20\, 2025\nAfter a full day of birding\, we’ll meet in the evening to share highlights\, review data\, and celebrate our top finds. Location details will be announced soon\, and if you have venue suggestions\, please let us know! \nCount Information & Team Details \n\nTeam Packets: Team leaders will receive packets with maps and instructions at the pre-count meeting.\nDigital Map: Our count circle is also available in KML format for use in Google Earth or other mapping apps.\n\nInterested in Joining?\n\nEmail raya.pruner@gmail.com or call (352) 214-3262 to sign up or ask questions.\nReturning Leaders: Please confirm if you’ll be leading your area again.\nNew Leaders: Interested in leading a team? We’d love to have you!\nFeeder Watchers: Prefer to stay at home? Participate by counting birds from your yard or feeders; every observation counts!
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/december-20th-2025-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
DTSTAMP:20260426T023446
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T160322Z
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SUMMARY:St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Field  Trip
DESCRIPTION:Pam Overnyer will be leading an overnight field trip to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 16-18\, 2026. There will be birding stops in Port St. Joe\, Apalachicola\, and Panacea area before arriving at the Magnuson Hotel Wildwood Inn near Crawfordville to spend the night. \nPlease make your own travel or carpool arrangements and hotel reservations for this trip. Hotel Reservations (online or call 855-213-0582.) Hotel link https://www.magnusonhotels.com/…/magnuson-hotel…/ \nItinerary: \nFriday\, Jan. 16\nMeet at 9:00am (Eastern Standard Time) at the downtown Port St. Joe boat ramp at Frank Pate Park near the lighthouse for an hour or so of birding. This is on Fifth Street at the traffic light. We will continue to our destination hotel with several stops along the way. \nNoon\, meet in Apalachicola at Lafayette Park off Hickory St. to view Apalachicola Bay off a pier and have lunch in Apalachicola. (Bring your own or local restaurant.) \nPlanned Birding stops on the way to the hotel:\nEast Point-view some oystercatchers and other birds on the jetties and sandbars.\nMashes Point in Panacea\nBottoms Road just past Panacea (time permitting) \n3:00 pm (EST) Check in at the Wildwood Inn\nYou will need to make your own reservations. The hotel is located about 8 miles east of Panacea on U.S. Hwy 98. The phone number is 855-213-0582. The Seineyard restaurant located adjacent to the hotel and the hotel serves a free continental breakfast. There are several other dining options near the hotel. There is a campground next to the hotel for RVs. Tent camping is available at Newport Campground across from entrance to the refuge. \nSaturday\, Jan. 17\n7:00 am EST Meet Pam in the hotel lobby for breakfast. \n8:00 am EST Leave for St. Marks NWR It’s a 15-minute drive from there to the refuge to spend several hours birding the impoundments and trails. Be sure to bring snacks and drinks while birding. \nNote: Check out time at the hotel is 11:00 am EST. If you plan to return to Panama City on Saturday you will need to arrange for a late departure or check out of the hotel before leaving for St. Mark’s. \nSunday\, Jan. 18 \nIf you would like to stay one or two nights extra for birding in other nearby locations\, including the Wakulla Springs boat tour on Sunday. You can contact Pam for more information. She will be staying there from Wednesday to Tuesday. Her number is 850-832-5835. Her email is aggie9296@aol.com \nThe trip to St. Mark’s is usually a very productive field trip that we have taken many times over the years. We typically see well over 100 bird species over the two-three days. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/st-marks-nwr-trip/
LOCATION:St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge\, 1255 Lighthouse Road\, St. Marks\, FL\, FL\, 32355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Overmyer":MAILTO:aggie9296@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260214T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T110000
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SUMMARY:Birding at Majette Park
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 14 Field trip to Majette Park 8:00AM located on John Pitts Road\noff U.S. Hwy 231. Pam Overmyer will lead us into the old Bay Dunes Golf Course\, which\nhas been converted into a walking park and disc golf course. Meet at 7:20AM at the\nPanama City Mall on the north side of Dillard’s parking lot (near 23 rd St.) to carpool or\ncaravan to the park\, about 10 miles up Hwy 231. We will leave there at 7:30 sharp. You\ncan drive directly to the park if you know where it’s located. Instead of turning into the\nmain entrance to Majette Park\, go a little further down John Pitts Road to the next small\,\npaved road to the right and park in the small parking area up the hill. That’s where we\nwill meet up at 8:00. Some of the paths are paved but some may be muddy\, depending\non the weather. We will be walking on dirt and grass most of the time. We have\nbinoculars to lend. Bring rain gear\, depending on the weather forecast. In recent years\,\nvermillion flycatchers have been seen there.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/birding-at-majette-park-2/
LOCATION:Majette Park back entrance and parking\, 8058 John Pitts Rd\, Panama City\, FL\, 32404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Houser":MAILTO:ronhouser84@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260214T110000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Majette Park February 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 14\, 2026 Field trip to Majette Park 8:00AM located on John Pitts Road\noff U.S. Hwy 231. Pam Overmyer will lead us into the old Bay Dunes Golf Course\, which\nhas been converted into a walking park and disc golf course. Meet at 7:20AM at the\nPanama City Mall on the north side of Dillard’s parking lot (near 23 rd St.) to carpool or\ncaravan to the park\, about 10 miles up Hwy 231. We will leave there at 7:30 sharp. You\ncan drive directly to the park if you know where it’s located. Instead of turning into the\nmain entrance to Majette Park\, go a little further down John Pitts Road to the next small\,\npaved road to the right and park in the small parking area up the hill. That’s where we\nwill meet up at 8:00. Some of the paths are paved but some may be muddy\, depending\non the weather. We will be walking on dirt and grass most of the time. We have\nbinoculars to lend. Bring rain gear\, depending on the weather forecast. In recent years\,\nvermillion flycatchers have been seen there.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/field-trip-to-majette-park-february-14-2026/
LOCATION:Majette Park back entrance and parking\, 8058 John Pitts Rd\, Panama City\, FL\, 32404\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pam Overmyer":MAILTO:aggie9296@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T081500
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SUMMARY:Birding and Native Plant Walk at Florida Caverns State Park
DESCRIPTION:Come with us to see a wide assortment of birds and native flowering plants\, including columbines\, trilliums\, Indian pinks and Zephyr lilies. The park is recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Michael\, but trails are open and very popular this time of year. Bring binoculars\, cameras and hiking shoes. The trails are uneven and rocky in places. Bring a picnic lunch. Meet at the main parking area in front of the visitor center at 8:15AM. Allow one hour driving time from Panama City. There is a $5.00 admission fee per car.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/birding-and-native-plant-walk-at-florida-caverns-state-park/
LOCATION:Florida Caverns State Park\, 3345 Caverns Rd\, Marianna\, Florida\, 32446\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Houser":MAILTO:ronhouser84@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260416T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T023446
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SUMMARY:Spring migration birding at St. George Island State Park
DESCRIPTION: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 park 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\, so plan to leave by 6:00am. There is a park admission fee. Bring snacks\, drinks and a lunch to eat at the picnic area. If you would like to carpool or follow us down\, meet 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. \nAccessibility: Easy; on flat ground.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/spring-migration-birding-at-st-george-island-state-park-2/
LOCATION:St. George Island\, 1900 E Gulf Beach Drive\, Saint George Island\, FL\, 32328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Houser":MAILTO:ronhouser84@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260426T023446
CREATED:20260217T001448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T143653Z
UID:2588-1776988800-1777247999@baycountyaudubon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Migration trip to Dauphin Island
DESCRIPTION:Spring migration trip to Dauphin Island\, Alabama. This barrier island is a hot spot for birds migrating from South and Central America. For us\, it is second only to High Island\, Texas as a great spring birding spot. We will be staying two nights (the 24th and 25th ) at the Gulf Breeze Motel on the island. Make your reservations soon because this is a popular place to stay for the many birders who come there. Call them directly at (251) 861-7344. There is a two-night  minimum stay and check-in is after 2:00pm. Rates are $144.00 plus tax per night. We plan to drive there on our own Friday morning and arrive in time to eat lunch on the island. It takes about 4 hours to get there from here. We will start birding at the Shell Mound Park/Goat Tree area after lunch. On Saturday we’ll go to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary\, the airport and the other areas we visited on Friday. On Sunday\, we will take the ferry across Mobile Bay to Fort Morgan\, another great birding spot before driving home through Pensacola. A more detailed itinerary will be made available to participants. Please let Ron know if you plan to go. ronhouser84@gmail.com
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/spring-migration-trip-to-dauphin-island/
LOCATION:Dauphin Island
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Houser":MAILTO:ronhouser84@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:Fieldtrip to Laidlaw Preserve May 16th
DESCRIPTION:May 16th  Field Trip\n\nAudubon Florida’s Laidlaw Preserve in Washington County. \nThis 280-acre preserve is located between Vernon and Bonifay on Hwy 79. It has an interesting history and if you’ve never been there\, you’ll hear all about it from Neil Lamb\, who will lead the trip. Members of Choctawhatchee Audubon will join us as we walk the trails and boardwalks looking for interesting birds. Much of the preserve is wetlands\, with the rest hardwood forest.  We will eat lunch at our own gazebo overlooking Pam’s Pond. Bring your binoculars\, bug spray\, snacks and drinks and a picnic lunch. If you know where the preserve is\, meet at the gate on Hwy 79 at 9:00. Otherwise\, meet Ron Houser at Porter Park in Lynn Haven by the bridge at 8:00. He will be by the restrooms. The walking is easy\, over dirt trails and boardwalks.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/fieldtrip-to-laidlaw-preserve/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Houser":MAILTO:ronhouser84@gmail.com
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