Rainbow Springs State Park Field Trip Announced
Citrus County Audubon Society has scheduled a birding field trip at Rainbow Springs State Park for Thursday, October 27, 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 led by CCAS members Fred Hileman and Tom Gulley. It begins at 8:00 am, will involve some moderate walking, and will last about 3 hours.
Exploring Rainbow Springs will take us into the butterfly garden and to the nature trail leading to the meadow and pine forest areas. We will be looking for warblers and other birds that are migrating south through Florida this time of year on their way to their warmer winter homes.
Visit CitrusCountyAudubon.com for details.
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-> Rainbow Springs
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 than 2 hours before the trip start time.
Tips for an Enjoyable Bird Watching Outing
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Check in with the trip leader when you arrive.
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Try to stay within visual or radio contact with the trip leader.
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Listen to the experienced birders--you will learn a lot.
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Keep side conversations muted when others are actively watching and listening to birds.
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Suggested items: binoculars, bird guide, note pad & pencil, bug spray, sunscreen, water (other items: light snack, camera, scope, FRS walkie-talkies on Channel 2)
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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.