Ahhochee Hill Field Trip Announced
Citrus County Audubon Society has scheduled a birding field trip at Ahhochee Hill for September 28, 2011. The public is welcome to attend. Registration is not necessary and participants with all levels of birding skills are welcome.
This field trip is managed by CCAS member Jean Freidner. It begins at 8 am, will involve some moderate hiking, and will last about 3 hours.
Ahhochee Hill, an Audubon of Florida property, features open fields, bird feeders and water supplies that attract a variety of birds passing through during migration. The sanctuary is perched on one of our few local hilltops, at over 220 feet. Within the 270-acre property, the elevation changes over 100 feet, and the habitat types vary tremendously.
Visit CitrusCountyAudubon.com for more details and directions.
If you have any questions about this field trip please contact
Field Trip Manager, Jean Freidner, at jfreidner@tampabay.rr.com or (352) 586-9696 .
To get travel time and directions from your home to the Field Trip location
click this link-> Ahhochee Hill
and then on the left side enter your address and click Directions.
You might want to print out the step-by-step directions to bring along.
In the event of bad weather, notice of field trip cancellation will be emailed to subscribers of this CCAS Field Trip Email List no later that 2 hours before the trip start time.
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 early.