Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve Field Trip
Citrus County Audubon Society has scheduled a birding field trip at Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve for February 23, 2012. 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 member Susie Schofield. It begins at 8:00 am, will involve some easy walking, and will last about 4 hours.
The Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown is a place that must be experienced to fully appreciate the beauty of Florida’s Nature Coast wetlands. With streams, lakes, salt marshes, pine and hardwood forests, the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve is an undisturbed piece of old Florida.
Visit CitrusCountyAudubon.com for more details.
If you have any questions about this field trip please contact the Field Trip Manager
Susie Schofield at susanschofield5@att.net or 352-447-6152
A bird seen by anyone is better seen by everyone!
To get travel time and directions from your home to the Field Trip starting location
click this link-> Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
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.