September 15th   Saddle Creek Park

A fairly flat, easy walking trip for fall warblers. Two to three hours looking and listening for these tiny bright colored birds. Meet at 8:30a.m. at the gate to the trail at the back of the park, close tot he maintenance building. We will eat lunch together at a local restaurant, if the rest of your day is not busy. 

October 6th   Turkey Creek and Merritt Island

Starting at Turkey Creek, Melbourne, FL for migrants and then on to Black Point Drive and Playalinda Beach for whatever we can find. Meet at 6:30 a.m. for car-pooling at Babson Park Nature Center. 

November 24th   Circle B Bar Ranch

This ranch is in Lakeland. We will decide how far to walk when we meet at the entrance to the ranch. This area has marshy areas and beautiful old oaks and borders Lake Hancock. Truly a spectacular place. Spoonbills, ducks, wading birds, warblers, something for everyone. Meet at 6:45a.m. for car-pooling at Babson Park Nature Center. 

December 29th   Christmas Bird Count

Come out and help us with this all day adventures. Just let us know in advance that you will be their so we can put you in a group. The groups will each have their own leader and their own circle of area to bird. We will count birds within a 10 mile area of Lake Wales. In the evening the group leaders will meet at Babson Park Nature Center to complete all the bird sighted. 

January 5th    Blue Spring State Park

How about Manatees? Great viewing of manatees (sea cows) close up, but in the wild. Beautiful walk along the river viewing these fantastic animals. The walk ends at a natural spring. Bring our binoculars also. There is a small admission price. A boat ride is available for a cruise along the St. John's River (for a small charge.) Meet at 8:00 a.m. for car-pooling at Babson Park Nature Center. 

February 2nd   Merritt Island

Our second trip of the year to this area. Black Point Drive is an excellent birding area in winter. We will make stops at several other places before ending at Playalinda Beach. We should see a great number of birds! Meet at 7:00 a.m. for car-pooling at Babson Park Nature Center. 

March 15th   Corkscrew Swamp

This will be our longest trip of the year. We would recommend staying overnight at Bonita Springs. We will car-pool from the hotel. This is a 2 1/2 mile boardwalk. A must-see place for bird-watchers! The National Audubon Society owns and manages this refuge. 

April 19th   Fort DeSoto

Spring migration will be in full swing for this trip. We can't however, guarantee a "fall-out" of warblers, but if it happens it is fantastic birding. Last year we missed the fall-out and still saw 70+ species for the day! Some of you might want to camp here before this trip. Meet at 6:30 a.m. for car-pooling at Babson Park Nature Center. 

May 31st   Three Lakes Wildlife Management

Our final trip of the year, but an opportunity to see Red-cockaded Woodpeckers and Bachman's Sparrow. Join us for a great trip without much walking. Meet at 7:30 a.m. for car-pooling at Babson Park Nature Center.

Call The Babson Park Nature Center for information or to register for any trip below (863) 638-1355