Heron’s Nest Nature Park Guided Bird Walk

Join Aaron Virgin from Manatee Audubon for a guided bird walk at Heron’s Nest Nature Park, a leafy 110‑acre refuge in Lakewood Ranch featuring two serene lakes, shaded trails, and a thriving rookery—home to herons, egrets, cormorants, night-herons, migratory warblers, ducks, and more. Stroll along a mix of paved and crushed‑shell paths winding through wetland hammocks and across footbridges, where you may encounter vibrant shorebirds, wading birds perched on lake islands, and woodland species flitting overhead. Guided by Aaron Virgin, this walk offers binocular support, insights into habitat restoration, and the peaceful joy of connecting with Florida’s rich avian life. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and your birding curiosity for a restorative experience in nature.

Meet in the parking lot for a 8am start.