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…
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…
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 next work day at our Laidlaw Preserve in Washington County is Saturday, December 13. This beautiful 280-acre Florida Audubon preserve is located just north of Vernon and is managed by members of Bay County Audubon and Choctawhatchee Audubon Societies. We have one work day per year where we maintain trails with clippers and loppers.…
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…
Winter Birds at St. Mark's NWR Presented by Don Morrow Join us as we host…
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. Please make your own travel or carpool arrangements and…
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.…
Saturday, February 14 Field trip to Majette Park 8:00AM located on John Pitts Road off U.S. Hwy 231. Pam Overmyer will lead us into the old Bay Dunes Golf Course, which has been converted into a walking park and disc golf course. Meet at 7:20AM at the Panama City Mall on the north side of…
Saturday, February 14, 2026 Field trip to Majette Park 8:00AM located on John Pitts Road off U.S. Hwy 231. Pam Overmyer will lead us into the old Bay Dunes Golf Course, which has been converted into a walking park and disc golf course. Meet at 7:20AM at the Panama City Mall on the north side…
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…
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…
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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.