Orlando Wetlands Festival 2013

Orlando Wetlands Festival 2013

December 7, 2012 by  
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Join fellow birding and nature enthusiasts at the 13th annual Orlando Wetlands Festival where the Florida Native Plant Society will lead native plant identification hikes…

Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival 2013

November 8, 2012 by  
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This exciting birding festival features a program of presentations offering up-to-date technical information, as well as birding and wildlife experiences…

Ding Darling Days 2012

October 4, 2012 by  
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This week of eco-activities offers family fun galore. Free refuge tram tours, wildlife presentations, birding, kayaking…

Rescue and Rehabilitation at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary

February 28, 2012 by  
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Established in 1971 by zoologist Ralph Heath, the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is the largest hospital and rehabilitation reserve for wild birds in the United States, and is considered to be one of the world’s top avian rehabilitation centers. Located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, and run as a nonprofit organization, the sanctuary takes in and treats up to 10,000 birds each year, relying on the generosity and compassion of the public to continue providing this essential service.

Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival 2012

December 21, 2011 by  
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The 15th Annual Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival will offer bird enthusiasts a full program of field trips, discussions, classroom presentations, workshops and more.

Everglades Birding Festival 2011

December 22, 2010 by  
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Those attending the 2011 Everglades Birding Festival can look forward to a full program of events, including birding, workshops, tours, night hikes, and the opportunity to meet birding experts. Amongst the target birds for the event are Snail Kite, Peregrine Falcon, Purple Gallinule, Roseate Spoonbill, Short-eared Owl, Burrowing Owl, Wood Stalk and others. For more [...]

Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival 2011

December 6, 2010 by  
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The 2011 Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival will feature a number of exciting events for birding enthusiasts. Included in the program are shows by The Raptor Project, socials, seminars and lectures by Julie Zickefoose, Laura Erickson, Don and Lillian Stokes and Chuck Hagner, field trips, photography, an art show and so much more. Be [...]

All Exotic Bird Expo in Orlando

December 6, 2010 by  
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The Exotic Bird Society of America will be hosting an event in Orlando, Florida on 16 January 2011. An abundance of birds and bird related items will be available, along with interesting seminars and trick bird shows. Admission is $4.00 for members and $5.00 for nonmembers. Date: 16 January 2011 Venue: Central Florida Fairgrounds City: [...]

The Endangered Florida ScrubJay

October 7, 2010 by  
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Entered onto the endangered list as a threatened species in 1987, the Florida Scrub Jay populations have dramatically decreased in numbers over the last few years. Encroachment on their natural habitat and their unique breeding and survival habits could lead to the extinction of this magnificent bird that is endemic to Florida. Fortunately, researchers have been keeping a close eye on these birds for more than thirty-five years and have come up with a solution to ensure that the Florida Scrub Jay will continue to frequent the landscapes of Florida and hopefully increase their numbers.

Exotic Bird Club of Florida Fair 2010

February 24, 2010 by  
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To discover the beauty of the exotic birds of Florida, the Exotic Bird Club of Florida Fair 2010 is the place to be. Hosted by the Exotic Bird Club of Florida on 14 March 2010, the fair will offer a magnificent variety of birds that will be on display and for sale. Various vendors will [...]

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