FieldTrips

.Grab your binoculars and field guide and go on an interesting local field trip. You do not have to be a member to participate. (We do have some extra binoculars for those beginning birders who do not have their own.

All trips and times are subject to change. Check the newsletter or call Jim & Beth Miller (850-872-7080)or Tony Menart (850-234-8042),. Bring binoculars, field guides, insect repellant, sunscreen, drinks, water, snacks and lunch where noted.

Be sure to confirm the trip before going (especially if it has rained).

More information will be available as it gets closer to the time of the field trip. Also check us on Facebook for current updates.

Sep 15 - Fall Migration Count - contact Mary Jo Capra at 233-1313 to participate.

Sep 22 - Panama City Beach Conservation Park. This field trip and bird walk will begin at 7:30.

October 10- Panama City Beach Conservation Park

October 20 - Audubon's Laidlaw Preserve in Washington County

November 3-Panama City Beach Conservation Park

November 17- Cape San Blas

December Christmas Bird Count, Saturday, December 15, 2012- Bay County Audubon Society’s 49th Annual Christmas Bird Count is done in conjunction with the 113th Annual National Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Contact Lisa Keppner at 769-6247or lkeppner@bellsouth.net to participate.

January 11-12 - St. Marks Wildlife Refuge- More details to come on this overnight trip.

February 09- Jim Woodruff Dam area for waterfowl.

February 15-18 -Great Backyard Bird Count - go to http://www.birdcount.org to participate and get more information.

March 16- Audubon's Laidlaw Preserve in Washington County

April13- Fort Pickens

May 11 - Spring Migration Count - contact Mary Jo Capra at 233-1313 or maryjocapra@hotmail.com for details.