Fort Island Trail Beach Field Trip Announced
Citrus County Audubon Society has scheduled a birding field trip at Fort Island Trail Beach for Friday, October 28, 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 some easy walking, and will last about 3 hours.
Fort Island Trail Beach, the only public beach on the Gulf of Mexico in Citrus County, is a small sandy beach located at the end of the scenic Fort Island Trail road in Crystal River. It is listed as a birding location in the Great Florida Birding Trail network. In addition to being a great place to see beautiful sunsets, it is also a terrific place to observe a wide variety of shore birds including gulls, terns, skimmers, sandpipers, plovers, and more.
Visit www.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
A bird seen by anyone is better when seen by everyone!
To get travel time and directions from your home to the Field Trip location
click this link-> Fort Island Trail Beach
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 out with the trip leader before you leave early.
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.