Events

Honeymoon Island Field Trip Announced

     Citrus County Audubon Society has scheduled a birding field trip at Honeymoon Island for Friday, November 11, 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 Franklin & Mavis Grebenc. It begins at 8:30 am, will involve mostly driving with some easy walking, and will last about 6 hours.
     We will visit Gulf beaches, mangrove swamps, tidal flats and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. There is an $8 park entrance fee per vehicle.
     Some of the unusual bird species we hope to see include: Dowitchers, Reddish Egret, American Oystercatcher, Black-hooded Parakeet, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Sharp-shinned Hawk, and Black Skimmer.
     Visit CitrusCountyAudubon.com for more information.

If you have any questions about this field trip please contact
the Field Trip Managers, Franklin & Mavis Grebenc,
(352) 220-3932 or sivam3510@yahoo.com

To get travel time and directions from your home to the Field Trip location
click this link-> Honeymoon 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.

Caravan Option

To join the caravan leaving from Hardees in Homosassa (3960 S Suncoast Blvd) please arrive by 7 am sharp. FRS Walkie-talkies are recommended (Channel 2).
To get travel time and directions from your home to the Field Trip location
click this link-> Hardees
and then on the left side enter your address and click Directions.

Carpool Option

To join a carpool (to share $8 entry fee) into Honeymoon Island at McDonalds in Dunedin (2618 Bayshore Blvd) please arrive by 8:30 am sharp.
To get travel time and directions from your home to the Field Trip location
click this link-> McDonalds
and then on the left side enter your address and click Directions.

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

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.