CAS Field Trips

Audubon Society offers a diverse lineup of outings. Most trips are led by volunteer Clearwater Audubon Society leaders. Unless otherwise indicated, they are free and open to the public. We host monthly guided bird walks/outings at Moccasin Lake Nature park which is free to the public. The schedule will be updated as more information becomes available. When you arrive we'll have our sign-in sheet. Pets and smoking are prohibited.  Be sure to plan accordingly: bring water, snacks (lunch is appropriate), hat, sunscreen, binoculars, and dress for the weather (know the current forecast for the trip location). Keep emergency contact information on your person (for example, in your chest pocket or on your phone). We look forward to seeing you at the park.
  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled meet time designated.

DISCLAIMER: Any person participating in a Clearwater Audubon Society (CAS) Field Trip does so at the individual's own risk, and acknowledges that CAS has made no warranty or representation, expressed or implied, regarding the safety of conducting these activities at these sites. All participants will be required to sign a waiver form/sign-in sheet releasing CAS and its Officers, Directors, Field Trip Leaders, Assistants and Employees from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damage, costs and expenses resulting from any injury or damage caused by failure to follow instruction.
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Field Trips by Month


 

March 4th Monthly Bird Outing at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Meet at 8:00am. Leader - Paul Trunk (727)430-0368
Accessible with assistance ♿

March 11th Celery Fields
Meet at the Wal-Mart 2677 Roosevelt Blvd. at 7:30am.
Carpooling, bring gas $$ and lunch. Celery Fields 999 Center Road, Sarasota, 34240.
Leader - Dale Goebel (727) 510-1462

CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
March 18th Picnic at John Chesnut Park
Bring a dish to share. Shelter 10 at 11:30am
Drinks, paper products & dessert provided.
Contact Dale Goebel (727) 510-1462

March 25th Possum Branch Preserve
Mulberry trees, great migrants.
Meet at the gated entrance just south of Curlew Rd. on McMullen Booth Rd. at 8:00am.
Leader - Cuneyt Yilmaz (727) 657-0803

April 1st Monthly Bird outing at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Meet at 8:00am. Leader - Lynn Sumerson (727) 215-7477
Accessible with assistance ♿

April 5th WEDNESDAY Fred Howard Park Migrants and shorebirds.
Meet on the park’s causeway at the SW corner before the beach 7:30am.
Leader - Merle & Jo Hubbard (727) 939-1549

April 8th John Chesnut Park
Meet at Shelter 6 at 8am. Leader - John Swenfurth (813) 390-4734

April 15th Honeymoon Island State Park
Migrating songbirds, raptors, owls, wintering shorebirds & more.
Meet at 8:15am at 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin at the Osprey Trail head at the north end of playground parking lot.
Leader - Steve Reardon (727) 871-2706

April 22nd Ft. DeSoto Park
Meet at the flag pole inside the gate at 7:30am. 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 33715
Guest Leader - Dave Goodwin (813) 481-8228

May 26th-31st Maine
Mountains to the Sea with Seth Benz
[View the Flyer] Reservations required

Previous Trips

September 17th Fred Howard Park Migrants and Shorebirds.
Meet on the park’s causeway SW corner before beach 7:30am.
Leader - Cuneyt Yilmaz

September 24th Brooker Creek Preserve
Meet at the kiosk in the parking lot at 8:00am
Leader - John Swenfurth

October 1st Monthly Bird Outing at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Meet at 8:00am. Leader - Madeleine Bohrer
Accessible with assistance ♿

October 8th Eagle Lake Park
Meet at shelter #1 at 8am. 1800 Keene Rd.
Leader - Steve Aversa

October 15th Honeymoon Island State Park
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin at the Osprey Trail head at the north end of playground parking lot.
Leader - Cuneyt Yilmaz

October 20th-23rd Florida Birding & Nature Festival
Highlights Wildlife Corridors and Migrating birds, experience Central FL’s peak fall migration
6650 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL
Contact - Info (813) 444-0115 or www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/

October 29th John Chesnut Park
Meet at shelter 6 at 8am. Leader - Steve Reardon

November 5th Monthly Bird Outing at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Meet at 8:00am. Leader - Madeleine Bohrer
Accessible with assistance ♿br>
November 12th War Veterans Memorial Park
Meet at 9600 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg 33708
Early birds meet at Shelter 5 at 7am, others meet at Shelter 1 at 8am.
Leader - Carl Shavers

November 19th Hammock Park, Dunedin
Meet at 8:00am at 1900 San Mateo Drive at the chapel entrance. Park down by the bathrooms.
Leader— Cuneyt Yilmaz

November 26th Safety Harbor ‘HOT Spots’
Meet at 8:00 a.m. at North City Park (2075 Swan Ln, Safety Harbor, FL 34695). We will then continue on to other hotspots in town possibly including Folly Farms, Marshall Street Park, Safety Harbor City Park and Safety Harbor Waterfront Park
Leader - Bill Kaempfer

December 3rd Monthly Bird Outing at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Meet at 8:00am. Leader - Madeleine Bohrer
Accessible with assistance ♿

December 10th Fort DeSoto Park
Meet at the flag pole at 8am. 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde 33715
Leader - John Swenfurth

December 17th Green Key, Key Vista & Anclote Gulf Parks
Meet at the Walgreens on the SW corner of US19 & Curlew @ 7AM
Lunch in Tarpon Springs following the walk.
Leader - Dale Goebel

December 26th North County CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
Want to help? - Contact Bill Kaempfer  or Cuneyt Yilmaz

January 7th Monthly Bird Outing at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Meet at 8:00am Leader - Paul Trunk (727)430-0368
Accessible with assistance ♿

January 14th John Chesnut Sr. Park
Meet at shelter #6 at 8AM.
Leader- Jennifer Zelik (954) 648-5240

January 20th - 21st Wakodahatchee and Green Cay Wetlands
[View the Flyer] Must make reservations Dale Goebel (727) 510-1462
*TRIP IS FULL*

January 28th Myakka River State Park
Meet at the Wal-Mart 2677 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater at 7:30am or meet at the park entrance at 8:45am.
Carpooling, bring gas $$ and lunch. Myakka 13208 SR72, Sarasota 34241
Guest Leader - Holley Short (352) 455-8993

February 4th RAPTOR FEST
Boyd Hill Nature Park, St. Petersburg 10am - 4pm
Great Fun for the entire family. www.raptorfest.org

February 4th Monthly Bird Outing at Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Meet at 8:00am Leader - Cuneyt Yilmaz (727) 657-0803
Accessible with assistance ♿

February 11th Largo Central Park Nature Preserve
Meet at 8:00am at the park at 150 Highland Ave N, Largo, 33770.
Leader – Steve Aversa (727) 218-7938

CANCELLED February 25th TECO Manatee Viewing Big Bend Power Station
Meet at the Wal-Mart 2677 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater at 9am.
Carpooling, bring gas $$ and lunch. 6990 Dickman Road, Apollo Beach, 33572.
Leader - Dale Goebel (727) 510-1462

 


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