CALENDAR

Events in March–May 2023

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February 26, 2023
February 27, 2023
February 28, 2023

March

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March 9, 2023(1 event)

BIRDING CLASS :

March 9, 2023

BEGINNING BIRDING CLASS MARCH 2023

This beginning birding class with field trips is a wonderful opportunity to learn about bird watching and birds in the area.

March 9 —Bird Watching Basics

March 16—Birds of the Shoreline

March 18—Half-Day Field Trip

March 22—Raptors

March 25—Half-Day Field Trip

Classes will be held at the Pensacola Public Library* downtown at 239 N. Spring St.

from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Half-day field trip locations and times will be announced in class.

No experience necessary.

To register, contact Jim Brady at jbbrady@bellsouth.net or 850-291-8908.

To confirm your registration, send a participant contribution of $95 per person to Francis M. Weston Audubon Society, P. O. Box 17484, Pensacola, FL 32522. Make a note on the checks: “Birding Class.”

* This event is not sponsored or endorsed by
the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.

GOOGLE MAP LINK

 

March 10, 2023
March 11, 2023(1 event)

FIELD TRIP :

March 11, 2023

UPDATE 9/10/23

The FIELD TRIP Saturday, March 11 will go to the ECUA Birding Trail on Fayal Drive. This is a change in plans because most of Big Lagoon State Park is still closed.

Meet at the Greer’s CashSaver Grocery at 4051 Barrancas Ave. just east of Navy Blvd. at 7:30 a.m.

If you live on the west side of town, you can meet the group at the ECUA trail entrance at 3051 Fayal Drive, Pensacola at about 7:50-8:00.

Field trips are open to the public and free of charge, but contributions are always appreciated. All birding experience levels are welcome. Bring binoculars and/or a spotting scope, as well as sunscreen, insect protection, appropriate shoes, hat, water, and snacks on all trips. Please do not wear scented cologne, perfumes or aftershave on field trips. It distracts from the experience in nature, and some participants are highly sensitive to it.

Questions? Call Lucy Duncan, 850-932-4792.

GOOGLE MAP LINK

March 12, 2023
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March 15, 2023
March 16, 2023(1 event)

BIRDING CLASS :

March 16, 2023

BEGINNING BIRDING CLASS MARCH 2023

This beginning birding class with field trips is a wonderful opportunity to learn about bird watching and birds in the area.

March 16—Birds of the Shoreline

March 18—Half-Day Field Trip

March 22—Raptors

March 25—Half-Day Field Trip

Classes will be held at the Pensacola Public Library* downtown at 239 N. Spring St.

from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Half-day field trip locations and times will be announced in class.

No experience is necessary.

To register, contact Jim Brady at jbbrady@bellsouth.net or 850-291-8908.

To confirm your registration, send a participant contribution of $95 per person to Francis M. Weston Audubon Society, P. O. Box 17484, Pensacola, FL 32522. Make a note on the checks: “Birding Class.”

* This event is not sponsored or endorsed by
the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.

GOOGLE MAP LINK

March 17, 2023
March 18, 2023(1 event)

BIRDING CLASS :

March 18, 2023

BEGINNING BIRDING CLASS MARCH 2023

This beginning birding class with field trips is a wonderful opportunity to learn about bird watching and birds in the area.

March 18—Half-Day Field Trip

March 22—Raptors

March 25—Half-Day Field Trip

Classes will be held at the Pensacola Public Library* downtown at 239 N. Spring St.

from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Half-day field trip locations and times will be announced in class.

No experience is necessary.

To register, contact Jim Brady at jbbrady@bellsouth.net or 850-291-8908.

To confirm your registration, send a participant contribution of $95 per person to Francis M. Weston Audubon Society, P. O. Box 17484, Pensacola, FL 32522. Make a note on the checks: “Birding Class.”

* This event is not sponsored or endorsed by
the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.

March 19, 2023
March 20, 2023
March 21, 2023
March 22, 2023(1 event)

BIRDING CLASS :

March 22, 2023

BEGINNING BIRDING CLASS MARCH 2023

This beginning birding class with field trips is a wonderful opportunity to learn about bird watching and birds in the area.

March 22—Raptors

March 25—Half-day field Trip - TBA

Classes will be held at the Pensacola Public Library* downtown at 239 N. Spring St.

from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m.

Half-day field trip locations and times will be announced in class.

No experience necessary.

To register, contact Jim Brady at jbbrady@bellsouth.net or 850-291-8908.

To confirm your registration, send a participant contribution of $95 per person to Francis M. Weston Audubon Society, P. O. Box 17484, Pensacola, FL 32522. Make a note on the checks: “Birding Class.”

* This event is not sponsored or endorsed by
the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.

GOOGLE MAP LINK

 

March 23, 2023(1 event)

CHAPTER MEETING :

March 23, 2023

Our monthly chapter program meetings are held at 7:00 p.m., room 2142, the Baroco Science Center (Bldg. 21 ), Pensacola State College, 21 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504 unless otherwise noted.

The meeting room is located across the breezeway from the planetarium.

Refreshments are provided. Guests are welcome!

The programs and speakers will be announced closer to the meeting date in the following ways:

GOOGLE MAP LINK

March 24, 2023
March 25, 2023(1 event)

BIRDING CLASS :

March 25, 2023

BEGINNING BIRDING CLASS MARCH 2023

This beginning birding class with field trips is a wonderful opportunity to learn about bird watching and birds in the area.

March 25—Half-Day Field Trip

Half-day field trip locations and times will be announced in class.

No experience is necessary.

To register, contact Jim Brady at jbbrady@bellsouth.net or 850-291-8908.

To confirm your registration, send a participant contribution of $95 per person to Francis M. Weston Audubon Society, P. O. Box 17484, Pensacola, FL 32522. Make a note on the checks: “Birding Class.”

* This event is not sponsored or endorsed by
the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.

March 26, 2023(1 event)

BIRDS & BREW :

March 26, 2023

Wayside Park led by Steve and Cindy Coster.

Please arrive at 4:00 p.m. and park at the Pensacola Visitor Information Center at the foot of the Pensacola Bay Bridge, 1401 E. Gregory St.

We hope to see shorebirds and early warblers.

The bird walk will end with a drink at Doc’s Hop Shop at 500 E. Heinberg St., Pensacola.

To register, email Marcy McGahan, marcymcgahan@gmail.com, with your name.

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April

April 1, 2023(1 event)

BIRD WALK :

April 1, 2023

Soundside Foundation Preserve in Gulf Breeze led by Michael and Cathy Brower.

Please arrive at 7:30 a.m., at 4401 Soundside Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL.

Please park along the roadside around where Brower’s 2007 Highlander Hybrid is parked. Park off the road.

We hope to see waterfowl, shorebirds, wading birds, and woodland birds.

To register for the walk, email Marcy McGahan at marcymcgahan@gmail.com with your name.

Want to learn about our area birds? These short bird walks are designed to introduce “future birders” to the world of “Bird Watching.”  Families with children are welcome. If you have binoculars, bring them. If not, we will have a few ‘loaners’ available. A hat, long pants and bottled water are recommended for our outdoor walks. Registration required.

GOOGLE MAP LINK

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April 19, 2023(1 event)

FIELD TRIP :

April 19, 2023

Ft. Morgan and Banding Station visit.

The fort stands guard where the bay meets the Gulf on the east side of Mobile Bay. This migrant trap can yield spectacular birding during spring migration if conditions are right.

Bob and Lucy Duncan will lead this trip looking for every bird out there including observing bird banding.

At the end of the field trip, we will picnic at Ft. Morgan and complete our checklist. Expect moderate walking.

Meet at the Greer’s CashSaver Grocery at 4051 Barrancas Ave. just east of Navy Blvd. at 7:00 a.m. There is an entrance fee to Ft. Morgan ($8 adults; $5 seniors; $5 students).

     Field trips are open to the public and free of charge, but contributions are always appreciated. All birding experience levels are welcome. Bring binoculars and/or a spotting scope, as well as sunscreen, insect protection, appropriate shoes, hat, water, and snacks on all trips. Please do not wear scented cologne, perfumes or aftershave on field trips. It distracts from the experience in nature, and some participants are highly sensitive to it.

Questions? Call Lucy Duncan, 850-932-4792.

GOOGLE MAP LINK

April 20, 2023
April 21, 2023
April 22, 2023(1 event)

EARTH DAY :

April 22, 2023

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earths natural resources for future generations.
The first Earth Day was held April 22, 1970
April 23, 2023
April 24, 2023
April 25, 2023
April 26, 2023
April 27, 2023(1 event)

CHAPTER MEETING :

April 27, 2023

Our monthly chapter program meetings are held at 7:00 p.m., room 2142, the Baroco Science Center (Bldg. 21 ), Pensacola State College, 21 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32504 unless otherwise noted.

The meeting room is located across the breezeway from the planetarium.

Refreshments are provided. Guests are welcome!

The programs and speakers will be announced closer to the meeting date in the following ways:

GOOGLE MAP LINK

April 28, 2023
April 29, 2023
April 30, 2023

May

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June

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