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November Featured Speaker Series Woodpeckers Nature’s Wood Workers

Gettel Toyota of Lakewood 5959 East State Road 64, Bradenton, FL, United States

It’s been said that every animal plays an important role in the ecosystem, yet some have a harder job than others. Reinier Munguia will introduce you to the wonderful world of woodpeckers, a group of highly adapted birds with the ability to chisel through wood better than a power tool and without suffering any injuries. […]

Field Trip to Emerson Point Preserve

Emerson Point Preserve 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, United States

Join Billie & Jerry Knight on a guided bird walk through Emerson Point Preserve.  Emerson Point Preserve is situated on the West end of Snead island on the North shore of the Manatee river with Terra Ceia Bay to the north. It offers a network of hiking and kayak trails to experience a wide variety […]

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Field Trip to Perico Preserve

Perico Preserve 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Debbie and Rob Carr on a guided bird walk through Perico Preserve.  Perico Preserve is first preserve of its kind to be fully conceptualized as a bird sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird watching it is important to be well-prepared and comfortable. Here is a checklist of what to bring […]

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Christmas Bird Count

Join our Manatee County Audubon Team as we participate in Audubon's Christmas Bird Count. The Christmas Bird Count is the nation's longest-running community science bird project 124 years strong. Our Manatee County Audubon Team "Bradenton Circle" has participated in collecting bird counts for over a decade. The team has historically recorded over 150+ species in […]

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December Monthly Meeting Featured Speaker Series Native Landscaping for your Home

Tom Heitzman from Sweetbay Nursery will be talking to us about native landscaping for your home to benefit birds.   NEW LOCATION Our monthly Meetings will now take place at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood. 5959 East State Road 64 Bradenton Florida 34208 The meetings will be held on the second floor in the conference room. […]

Field Trip to Emerson Point Preserve

Emerson Point Preserve 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, United States

Join Billie & Jerry Knight on a guided bird walk through Emerson Point Preserve.  Emerson Point Preserve is situated on the West end of Snead island on the North shore of the Manatee river with Terra Ceia Bay to the north. It offers a network of hiking and kayak trails to experience a wide variety […]

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January Featured Speaker Series Introduction to Neotropical Birds

Gettel Toyota of Lakewood 5959 East State Road 64, Bradenton, FL, United States

Reinier Munguia will be joining us again to take us on a journey to learn about Neotropical Birds. Nothing is more challenging and rewarding than spotting colorful birds in the rainforest. People from all over flock to the tropics to glimpse on a variety of birds species found nowhere else in the world. From hummingbirds […]

Field Trip to Perico Preserve

Perico Preserve 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Debbie and Rob Carr on a guided bird walk through Perico Preserve.  Perico Preserve is first preserve of its kind to be fully conceptualized as a bird sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird watching it is important to be well-prepared and comfortable. Here is a checklist of what to bring […]

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Field Trip to James Patton Park

James Patton Park 5725 White Eagle Blvd, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Aaron Virgin on a guided bird walk through James Patton Park.  Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird watching it is important to be well-prepared and comfortable. Here is a checklist of what to bring and wear:  Wear comfortable shoes since there will be walking Hat to shield you from the sun […]

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Field Trip to Terra Ceia Preserve State Park – Hightower Trail

Terra Ceia Preserve State Park 499 Hightower Road, FL, United States

Join Billie & Jerry Knight on a guided bird walk through Terra Ceia Preserve State Park - Hightower Trail.  Native and migrating birds take shelter in the lush forests along the trails. You may see little blue herons, white ibis, or even a bald eagle soaring above you. Keep a watchful eye for roseate spoonbills […]

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