After a year hiatus, the West Palm Beach Christmas Bird Count resumes Sunday, January 2. The CBC, since its beginning in 1900, has become a holiday season tradition. National Audubon calls it “the nation’s longest running community science bird project.” Conducting the West Palm count since 1956, we are able to see long-term trends in […]
Update: This program was rescheduled to February 12th, 2022 due to higher water levels. Once water levels drop a little more this will attract a greater diversity of birds for attendees to observe. Join Dr. Mark Cook for a walk through a wetland wonderland. The Pine Glades Natural Area is a great place to enjoy […]
Guest Speaker: Wildlife Photographer Caleb Hoover Wildlife Photographer Caleb Hoover will be demonstrating various post-processing techniques for enhancing bird photography, using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. This presentation will feature real-time edits and information regarding responsible editing and how to get the most out of your images. Bio: I'm a 17-year-old Birder and Wildlife Photographer based out of the Gulf Coast of Florida. I started birding and documenting the birds […]
Key Note Speaker: Richard Crossley Journey through south Florida searching for beautiful and rare birds in ancient moss-covered cypress swamps, everglades prairies that join the sky and brilliant marshes that sparkle with flashes of roseate wings. Scan across the tips of grass for searching hovering Snail kites and hear the squeal of the Limpkin.
Sorry, this trip has been cancelled. Take a short walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of this beautiful, created wetland, and have an up-close experience with our resident birds and migratory visitors at this Delray Beach birding hotspot. Fee: Free Meet: At top of ramp
Join Chris Golia for a walk along the paved path of this nature preserve where 182 species of birds of been recorded. We hope to catch sightings of some our migratory birds Savanah & Swamp Sparrows, Eastern Towhee, along with our usual local birds. Meet: In the parking lot
Join John Nelson for a self-guided auto tour of the 2600 acre Lakeside Ranch STA (Stormwater Treatment Area). Registration is required: https://www.audubonofmartincounty.org/events WHAT TO BRING: Binoculars, camera, reference books, water and snacks. REGISTER HERE: https://www.audubonofmartincounty.org/events
Join Hendry-Glades Audubon for this escorted driving tour on the levees in and around the reservoirs of this South Florida Water Management District Equalization Flow Basin in southwestern Palm Beach County. Registration is required through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more Information on where to meet, directions, and how to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-1-feb-flow-equalization-basin-bird-watching-trips-tickets-196010281027?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
This trip will explore the south end of Lake Okeechobee and explore its plumbing system. We will discuss lake management, ecology, human history including hurricanes that killed thousands, farming, drainage, politics and BIRDS and FISH. We start at the largest drainage gates on the lake at the St Lucie Canal, drive south to the Pahokee […]
Critique Session: Nature, People in Nature Guest Critique: Conservation Photographer Dustin Angell Deadline Jan 14th midnight to submit photos to PhotoContest Pro for critique This Critique Session will provide constructive feedback on AEPG members’ images to help you improve your photos. Each registered AEPG member may submit a total of two photos in the two categories: Nature & Nature +. If you are interested in Conservation photography and have specific questions, we will have […]
