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Inglis Island Field Trip Announced

     Citrus County Audubon Society has scheduled a birding field trip at Inglis Island for October 12, 2011. The public is welcome to attend. Preregistration is not necessary and participants with all levels of birding skills are welcome.
     This field trip is managed by CCAS members Fred Hileman & Tom Gulley. It begins at 8:00 am, will involve mostly driving with some walking, and will last about 3-4 hours.
     Inglis Island Trail is a beautiful, unspoiled, island wilderness walking trail on 1,200 acres. Inglis Island juts out into Lake Rousseau and provides a variety of habitats for migratory and resident birds. The trails offer views of the island’s natural communities, which include cypress swamp, pine flat woods and mixed hardwood hammocks. Fifty to sixty bird species can be seen in a morning during a spring or fall walk.
     Visit CitrusCountyAudubon.com for more details and directions.

If you have any questions about this field trip please contact
the Field Trip Managers Fred Hileman & Tom Gulley
at (440) 670-3455 or fredlh@comcast.net

To get travel time and directions from your home to the Field Trip location
click this link-> Inglis Island
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 if you leave early.