Join Manatee Audubon for a guided bird walk at Conservatory Park, a 55-acre wooded oasis north of University Parkway in Manatee County. Accompanied by knowledgeable leader Kathy Doddridge, participants follow the paved trail past exercise stations, playgrounds, and lake observation decks—perfect vantage points for spotting Wood Ducks, Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, and elusive night-herons. Overhead, listen for Tufted Titmice, […]
Join Patty & Tony Ford of Manatee Audubon for a guided bird walk at Emerson Point Preserve, located at the western tip of Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida. This 365-acre preserve offers a diverse range of habitats, including mangrove forests, coastal berms, and upland areas, making it a prime spot for birdwatching. Participants can expect […]
Nestled at the northern tip of Anna Maria Island, Bayfront Park offers a scenic and serene backdrop for a Manatee Audubon guided bird walk with Bill Pelletier and Kitty O'Neil. Stroll along the park’s waterfront paths, framed by mangroves, seagrass beds, and glimpses of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, while expert leaders from Manatee Audubon help […]
Join a Manatee Audubon guided bird walk at Perico Preserve on Perico Island in Bradenton, where the preserve—created specifically as a bird sanctuary amidst restored coastal wetlands and uplands—offers intimate access to diverse habitats. Led by experienced birder-guides Debbie & Rob Carr, these morning walks take you along shaded boardwalks and observation decks overlooking rookeries and […]
Join Manatee Audubon for a serene, guided bird walk through the lush 10-acre Palma Sola Botanical Park. Led by expert birder- Christie Leamon, these walks offer a unique chance to explore subtropical plantings—rare palms, fruiting trees, flowering shrubs—and discover the captivating birdlife drawn to the microclimate’s sheltered ponds and garden areas. Stroll along shaded shell-rock pathways, listen […]
Join Billie and Jerry Knight of Manatee Audubon for a guided bird walk at Emerson Point Preserve, located at the western tip of Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida. This 365-acre preserve offers a diverse range of habitats, including mangrove forests, coastal berms, and upland areas, making it a prime spot for birdwatching. Participants can expect […]
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. Our Manatee County Audubon […]
Join Billie and Jerry Knight of Manatee Audubon for a guided bird walk at Emerson Point Preserve, located at the western tip of Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida. This 365-acre preserve offers a diverse range of habitats, including mangrove forests, coastal berms, and upland areas, making it a prime spot for birdwatching. Participants can expect […]
perJoin a Manatee Audubon guided bird walk at Perico Preserve on Perico Island in Bradenton, where the preserve—created specifically as a bird sanctuary amidst restored coastal wetlands and uplands—offers intimate access to diverse habitats. Led by experienced birder-guides Debbie & Rob Carr, these morning walks take you along shaded boardwalks and observation decks overlooking rookeries and […]
Join Billie and Jerry Knight of Manatee Audubon for a guided bird walk at Emerson Point Preserve, located at the western tip of Snead Island in Palmetto, Florida. This 365-acre preserve offers a diverse range of habitats, including mangrove forests, coastal berms, and upland areas, making it a prime spot for birdwatching. Participants can expect […]
