Pepper Creek Trail

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Easy walking, 1-1.5 hrs.
-Experienced and novice birders are welcome-

Citrus County Audubon Society will host a bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park on the following Saturdays:

October 22, 2011
November 26, 2011
January 21, 2012
February 25, 2012
March 24, 2012
Apr il 28, 2012

Please call the park office in advance to sign up bird walk:
(352) 628-5445, ext. 1002

Participants will meet at 7:45 a.m. at the entrance to the park’s Visitor Center (map directions) and the bird walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. Binoculars and a field guide are recommended.

Experienced birders from Citrus County Audubon Society will lead the walk on this trail, one of 21 birding trails in Citrus County that are part of the West Section of the Great Florida Birding Trail.

Pepper Creek Trail is approximately 3/4 mile in length and follows along the park’s tram road connecting the Visitor Center on U.S. 19 and the west entrance on Fishbowl Drive. Participants can either walk back or wait and take the first returning boat after the park opens. There is no charge to use the Pepper Creek trail or for the return boat trip.

For more information, call (352) 628-5343, ext. 1002 or visit
www.floridastateparks.org.

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Tips for an Enjoyable Bird Watching Outing

• Check in with the trip leader when you arrive.
• Try to stay within visual or radio contact with the trip leader.
• Listen to the experienced birders--you will learn a lot.
• Keep side conversations muted when others are actively watching and listening to birds.
• Suggested items: binoculars, bird guide, note pad & pencil, bug spray, sunscreen, water (other items: light snack, camera, scope, FRS walkie-talkies on Channel 2)
• Wear clothing in neutral colors that blend with the environment, long pants, a hat, and comfortable shoes.
• Check out with the trip leader before you leave.