Halifax River Audubon

Join us as we walk the gardens along A-1A. We will not carpool to this location but will meet at the park. We encourage you to arrange carpools with your friends before the outing. Meet at the parking lot in the state park just past the gift shop and across from the gardens. We will explore the gardens and trails while looking for Fall migrants. We could see a good number of Neotropical migrants as they pass through Florida. There is an admission fee or the annual Florida State Park Pass works too.
Big binoculars and a spotting scope and insect repellant. This outing will entail easy walking along maintained paths. Make sure you pack water. We will have lunch at a local restaurant. Barbecue anyone?

Gate B12 is on the south side of Walter Boardman Road just west of Bulow Creek. It is one of the entrances to the Bulow Creek Trail. The habitat includes pine flat woods, open marsh and creek views. Parking is off the road by the trail gate. Please do not block the gate.
Be prepared to work hard counting birds and identifying species. This is one leg of a Bird Blitz that will be conducted that day at 3 different sites. The event is open to beginners and experts alike. Sometimes the best birds are found by the "rookies".
More information on this event will be available soon.

Prepare for a trail walk - sturdy shoes, sun screen, bug spray, hat, optics, camera, snacks if needed. Monitor conditions. There may be some wet and muddy spots after rains.

With low tide predicted for 9:00AM, we should be in a good position to view the sandbars and beaches for the birds that loaf in the inlet. From the jetty we can scan for seabirds. Lighthouse Point Park is a 52 acre inlet park located along the northern shoreline of Ponce de Leon Inlet. There is a nature trail in the forested area in the center of the park that leads to a scenic observation tower overlooking the Halifax River. If time allows, we may stop at Ponce Preserve Park after leaving this location to check the oak trees for migrants. Joan Tague will guide this trip.
Meet at the parking lot in Lighthouse Point Park. Admission ($10) or an annual park pass is required for entry.
Pack water and snacks. Bring hat, bug spray, sunscreen and proper footwear.