Join the Christmas Bird Count: America's Oldest Citizen Science Project If you, or someone you know, would like to participate or have questions: contact Raya Pruner or Marvin Friel for details and area assignment. Raya.Pruner@gmail.com Marvin.bojo.Friel@gmail.com Phone: 1-352-214-3262 https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/history-christmas-bird-count
8:30-11:00 a.m. We could use your help! We will be doing trail maintenance mostly involving keeping the trails open with clippers and weed eaters, picking up trash piles and weeding in our pollinator garden. Bring your gardening clothing, clippers and gloves. Bring something to drink and if you have a hardy native plant to…
Three Natural History "Hotspots Down Under" An Australian Journey Presented by Dave Clausen, President of Choctawhatchee Audubon. Hey, Mates! Back from a journey to the Great Down Under, a year ago, Dave Clausen brings his unique story to our Chapter at our regular 6:30 pm January monthly membership meeting. Kangaroos? Koala Bears? Kiwis (Oops, New…
Join us for a free showing of the feature-length documentary "Purple Haze: A Conservation Film" at the Sarzin Lecture Hall, Gulf Coast State College. Meet Capt. Zach Steinhauser and enjoy his film about America's Most Loved Bird, the Purple Martin. Learn about their epic annual migration, what they eat, where they live, and why they are depending upon us…
Pam Overmyer will be leading an overnight field trip to St. Marks Nat. Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 16-18, 2025. The trip will include birding stops in Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, and Panacea areas before arriving at the Magnuson Hotel Wildwood Inn near Crawfordville to spend the night. Please make your own travel /carpool arrangements and…
Birding in Okaloosa County: Species & Locales Presented by Jim Anderton Jim Anderton is an Choctawhatchee Bay Audubon Society member. His presentation will start with a discussion of bird photography basics, to include equipment choices and shooting settings. The presentation will also cover three of the best birding sites in Okaloosa County, with photographs and…
Join us for Birding at Majette Park. Located on John Pitts Road off U.S. Hwy 231, This park is the old Bay Dunes Golf Course, which has been converted into a walking park and disc golf course. If you want to carpool or caravan to the park, meet at the Panama City Mall on the…
2025 AUDUBON NATURE PHOTO EXHIBIT AND MOVIE NIGHTMarch 8, 2025 Photosubmissions are now closed. THE EXHIBITBay County Audubon, partnered with The Light Room, will hold the 2025 Nature Photo Exhibit at the FSU Panama City Holley Center on March 8, at 5:00 p.m. Here is your chance to give us your “Best Shot”. Submit 3 of your very favorite nature-themed photos! …
The Panama City Crayfish: A Status Account from the Inside. Presented by Samantha Hermann and Patty Kelly US Fish & Wildlife Service Sam and Patty will explain efforts in progress that conserve our endemic crayfish. They will inform us on how it takes a village, the Bay County Conservancy, the local Panama City Parks, the…
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 and hopefully, spring migrants and other area birds such as red-headed woodpeckers. Wear…
‘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…
Migrants are usually present on the island during the Spring Migration. We will be birding in the youth camping area, located 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…
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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.