Felts Preserve | Manatee County Audubon Society, Bradenton, Florida

The Felts Audubon Preserve

Held the 1st Saturday November – April 8am-12pm

Guided walks start at 9am.

November 4, 2023 Bird walk leader Kathy Doddridge
December 2, 2023 Bird walk leaders Jerry & Billie Knight
January 6, 2024 Bird walk leader Joni Reeder
February 3, 2024 Bird walk leader Kathy Doddridge
March 2, 2024 Bird walk leader Aaron Virgin/ Greeters Deb & Rob Carr
April 6, 2024 Bird Walk leaders Jerry & Billie Knight/ Greeters Tony & Patty Ford

Held the last Saturday of each month 8am-11am

February 24, 2024 ORE Workday Invasive Species Removal
March 30, 2024
April 27, 2024
May 25, 2024
June 29, 2024
July 27, 2024
August 31, 2024
September 28, 2024

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This place is "For the Birds...and for Birders!"

While we come up with innovative ways to provide opportunities to educate the public on environmental issues, the land is being used by an abundance of different animals including many migratory birds. We have documented 194 avian species and 33 butterfly species at Felts Audubon Preserve!

***No pets are allowed within this conservation property.***

Birds you may encounter while visiting: At Felts, the Manatee Audubon Society has documented sightings of 194 avian species on eBird. Depending upon the season, birders may see: Great Horned Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, Indigo and Painted Bunting, thrushes, warblers, vireos, herons, egrets and ducks. Be sure to check out the Eastern Bluebird nesting boxes!

A Must-See at the Preserve: The bird blind provides visitors an excellent opportunity for up-close viewing and photography of the wide array of species attracted to the blind’s many feeders. During migration and winter, the much-sought-after Indigo and Painted Bunting often visit the blind.

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The Painted Bunting

The Painted Bunting is a signature bird at Felts Audubon Preserve.

Enjoy this video captured by Claire Herzog at Felts Preserve in late December 2013.

Improvements continue, including managing footpaths, an enhanced bird blind for comfortable wildlife observation, and habitat restoration. A variety of habitats are found on our small preserve, including freshwater ponds, open fields, mixed conifer forests, hardwood hammocks, and bay swamps to attract a wide variety of wildlife, especially migratory and nesting birds and colorful butterflies.

Take a walk on the wild side by visiting Felts Audubon Preserve today!

Thank You to Sweetbay Nursery

Every year, MCAS installs hundreds of plants for birds and wildlife that call Felts Preserve their home. This could never have been possible without Sweetbay Nursery. Please consider stopping by for all of your native plant needs and show support to an amazing business and organization that helps Florida stay a little more native. Give them a visit here: https://sweetbaynursery.com/

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This place is "For the Birds...and for Birders!"

This Place is "For the Birds"...

The Painted Bunting

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