Stopped in for my weekly visit to Mackle Park on Marco Island. There has been a small group of Northern Shovelers aroud for weeks,as well as Mallards. Have...
We welcome event and trip information from the various Audubon Society chapters of Southwest Florida, from Manatee County south and will post all that we ...
M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S Perhaps of Interest For Your Christmas visitors to the Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties Area There are several interesting...
Note: I would be happy to report the results of the other CBCs in the SRQ area (Manatee, Venice, Myakka SP and Peace River) if provided with the information. ...
After meeting Owen, the expert birder on the birdwalk at Myakka State Park, I took his advice to bird the Sidell Rd.- Sugar Bowl Rd-Coker Gully Loop. I drove...
1. 12/11/05 - Whooping Crane Arrival The Whooping Cranes are currently two stops away from their arrival near Dunnellon. After talking with some of the crew...
While setting some small mammal traps in a spartina marsh yesterday, a group of us came across a swamp sparrow, the first I've seen on sanibel. After we...
Hello, I'm a biological intern on Sanibel Island and I just joined the list and thought I would chime in with what I've seen lately. One of the volunteers at...
Birded a loop this morning, starting in Naples and heading east on 846 through Immokalee. Turned north on 833 to Devil's Garden. From there turned west on 832...
1. 26 November - Lake Osprey in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota - Late this afternoon, I saw a very nice female Northern Pintail in Lake Osprey in Lakewood Ranch, ...
I will be visiting Fort Myers starting Friday and was wondering if anyone had a good location for Painted Bunting in SW Florida. I have tried Corkscrew on my ...
The revised Florida birder's guide is now available for sale from ABA (American Birding Association). I recommend it. The hyperlink for ABA sales is below,...
I have posted pics of a bird I cannot I. D. In the photo section Albums, under Unknown it is the last three pics. The last two pics are true to color and the...
The Caloosa Bird club had a great day out at the 'Garden' today. Primarily CR-832 stretching from SR-29 to Cr-833 in Southern Hendry Co. Upon turning off SR-29...
I've just posted 3 photos on the photo page entitled unknown waders,that hopefully someone can positively id for me. the first one shows a sanderling plus one...
All, Word has been passed along that 4 Bronzed Cowbirds were seen today at Eagle Lakes Park, Naples Sunday, 13 Nov 05). Charlie Ewell Cape Coral, FL ...
All, Paul's post reminded me to pass along a few notes about Lake Park and the Sanibel Lighthouse. I could not post at the time due to some technology ...
Hi All in sunny Florida,As per my warning in a previous posting,I brought my wife and four year old son for a fortnights vacation to Florida.We spent a week at...
Hi All, Had a feleling this morning so headed out early to Bunche Beach in S. Ft. Myers. The flats were just beginning to show as the tide receded. 1,000s of ...
This bird is a yellow-throated warbler. You are very lucky to have one come to your feeder as these little guys spend most of the time in the canopy. Cheers...
I am new to the group and have posted pics of several birds I have not been able to i.d. in the photo section under unknown birds. I have also included pics of...
Hi Birders, I got out for a little birding after work this evening. I birded the youth camp at St. George Island State Park. There weren't many warblers around...
Hi all,just thought I'd say I hope Wilma is kind to SWFL and turns away from you.After last Octobers big one,you don't need another hit.good luck to you all,my...
Sarasota Audubon Society Cruise - There are 3 outside cabins left (out of 30) on our Bahamas trip Jan 8-12, 2006. Cost is $489 per person double occupancy. ...
They are back, these two return every year and hunt from this tree in my yard. They are aging as the feathers are looking greyer this year. I think they roost...
1. 13 October - Rick Greenspun and Nancy Edmondson saw a hawk migration tod ay at Lemon Bay Preserve. Approx. 6 Coopers, 6 Sharpshinned and 60 Broadwinged...
Friday afternoon, October 7th - Western Tanager in Sarasota - Jeff Palmer and I found a female Western Tanager in Pinecraft Park in Sarasota today. She was ...
All, Here are a few notes on the local scene: Little Estero Lagoon at Ft Myers Beach still had large numbers of Marbled Godwits, Red Knots (shorebird numbers...
All, I stopped by the Celery Fields in Sarasota (between Palmer and Fruitville Road just west of 75, opposite Ackerman Park- SE of the Fruitville exit on 75)....
All, Even a week prior with predicted 6' seas I anticipated yet another canned pelagic trip, when the morning arrived with 9' swells and a strong 15-20 plus...
