‘The Locals: Shorebirds of the Florida Panhandle’ presented by Collette Lauzau Panhandle Shorebird Program Director, Audubon Florida. Nesting season is an exciting time for Florida’s shorebirds and seabirds, as they raise the next generation along our beaches. Join us to learn about these fascinating birds, the challenges they encounter, and the steps we can take…
“Year in Review" Installation of Officers, Annual Awards, and Sponsor Recognition A short program, to be announced.
SEPTEMBER PROGRAM: Landscaping for wildlife using native plants. Our first program will be given by Ron Houser, a long-time BCAS member and member of the Sweetbay Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Ron will explain the vital connection between native plants, insects and birds. He will show how you can create a more wildlife-friendly…
Saturday, September 13 – Beginner Bird Walk. Panama City Garden Club 810 Garden Club Drive 7:30am. Bird Sit available. Binoculars & refreshments. Meet at parking lot in front of building. The Field Trip leader is Gail Casteel.
Audubon Community Science: How volunteer data helps our birds and informs conservation policy. Presented by Norm Capra Bird data reported by community scientists is central to Audubon’s legacy. The involvement of community scientists is fundamental to Audubon’s work in improving the lives of birds. The cornerstone is the Christmas Bird Count (CBC, photo above), begun in…
Tuesday, October 21 Birds and Brews. Lake Caroline 4:00 p.m. Meet at the Asbell Park parking lot, off Beach Drive. We will take a leisurely walk around the small lake and bay shore looking for birds. Afterwards, we will drive to the Little Village in St. Andrews for good food, drink, and socializing. Accessibility is…
Attracting Eastern Bluebirds to Your Yard Pam Overmyer, current President of the Florida Bluebird Society and Past President of BCAS, will be presenting a talk on “Attracting Eastern Bluebirds to Your Yard” and updating us on her bluebird trail at a local park which she has monitored for more than 10 years. Pam is a…
Join us for our Annual Christmas Celebration and Gift Exchange! Bring an appetizer or side dish to share with others. Pam Overmyer will provide ham and BCA will provide beverages. If you wish to participate in our "Dirty Santa" gift exchange, bring a gift (less than $20). The festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. Data packets…
Winter Birds at St. Mark's NWR Presented by Don Morrow Join us as we host…
Florida Wildlife Corridor The Florida Wildlife Corridor comprises nearly 18 million acres of contiguous wilderness and working lands crucial to the survival of many of Florida’s 131 imperiled animals. In addition to protecting wildlife, conserving these wild spaces is critical to our overall well-being—offering recreation opportunities, strengthening resilience against intensifying storms, and protecting water quality.…
Birding at 29 Below Jim Anderton will speak about his February 2025 trip to the Sax-Zim bog and other locations in northern Minnesota. His talk will recap his experiences and excite us with his outstanding photography. Jim a member of Choctawhatchee Bay Audubon Society. He is an avid birder and coordinates their Annual Christimas Bird…
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) Volunteer Program Adam Lache Please join Adam to learn about how the FWC volunteers program is committed to creating a sustainable and healthy future for Florida’s fish, wildlife, water, and habitat resources through science-based leadership, community engagement, and educational outreach. Learn how you can become involved with FWC initiatives…
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The 2024-25 season has ended. We are breaking for the summer. The montly birdwalks at Camp Helen will continue through the summer. The Board will be busy planning for our 2025-2026 activities. Check here often for updates.