Field Trips
Please note!
OAS is transitioning to online signup for field trips. Please bear with us as we complete this transition. Through October 2023, you can sign up for events either by:
Regular Field Trips
OAS’ free regular field trips showcase Florida’s wildlife in natural conditions. Most involve leisurely walks. Before each trip, check the OASis for details. For questions, contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com.
2023
- Sat, Sep 16…..Trimble Park, Mount Dora
- Sat, Oct 21……Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park
- Sat, Nov 18……Wekiwa Springs State Park ($6 entrance fee)
- Various dates in Dec……Local Christmas Bird Counts (see OASis for dates)
2024
- Sat, Jan 20…..Pear Park Wildlife Conservation Area, Leesburg
- Sat, Feb 17……..Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland
- Sat, Mar 16…….Marl Bed Flats, Sanford
- Sat, Apr 20…….Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park
Limited Edition Field Trips
OAS’ Limited Edition Field Trips are restricted to 12 people per trip. Cost per person for one-day trips is $12 members, $17 non-members. For overnight trips, cost is $85 members; $110 non-members. Reservations are required; contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com.
2023
- Sat, Sep 9…Joe Overstreet Road and Landing, Osceola County
- Sat, Oct 7…Oak Hammock and Weather Tower Road, Merritt Is.
- Sat, Nov 4…Bird & Bike, Lake Apopka Loop Trail
- Sat, Dec 16…St. Augustine Sparrow Quest, St. Johns County
2024
- Sun, Jan 7 …Your Biggest Year, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
- Sat-Sun, Feb 3–4…Gainesville Hotspots, Alachua County
- Sat, Mar 9…Pine Meadows Conservation Area, Eustis
- Mon-Tue, Apr 22-23 …Fort De Soto Park, Pinellas County
- Sat, May 4…Ocala Wetlands, Alachua County
- Sat, Jun 1 …June Challenge Kickoff, Orlando Wetlands Park
Bird Surveys
OAS assists our local Parks and Preserves by performing quarterly or monthly bird surveys. Cost to join is free. To sign up, contact Kathy Rigling, riglingkathy@gmail.com.
- Oakland Nature Preserve (quarterly)
- Rock Spring Run State Reserve (quarterly)
- Wekiwa Springs State Park (monthly)
Young Birders Club Field Trips
More information here.
Overnight Field Trips
Belize Tropical Birding with Wildside Nature Tours – 2 Different Tours
- Dates: November 12–20, 2023 or February 3–11, 2024
- Cost is $3300 per person, double occupancy.
- Details: wildsidenaturetours.com/orange-audubon-society/
- For registration and other details, email Deborah Green at info@orangeaudubonfl.org
Kissimmee River Boat Trip and Kissimmee Prairie Preserve Trip
- Dates: Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
- After 4 hours at Riverwoods, including a boat ride on the Kissimmee River, we will drive about 45 minutes to Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park birding the amazing entrance road for Crested Caracaras and other prairie birds.
- $60 members; $85 non-members
- For registration and other details, email Deborah Green at info@orangeaudubonfl.org
Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding
- Dates: Weds-Sun, April 10-14, 2024, 4 nights/4 days.
- We will explore for migratory warblers, southern breeding songbirds and shorebirds and an American Flamingo! Details in OASis.
- Cost: $300 members; $350 non-members; includes local expert guides, Wakulla Springs boat tour and some picnic meals.
- For registration, lodging, and other details contact Teresa Williams at (407) 718-1977
Ohio Warbler Migration: Magee Marsh & More with Wildside Nature Tours
- Dates: Mon-Sat, May 13–18, 2024
- Leader: Gabriel Lugo, Wildside Nature Tours
- Cost: $2,200 per person, double occupancy
- Details: wildsidenaturetours.com/orange-audubon-society/
- For registration and other details, email Deborah Green at info@orangeaudubonfl.org
Other Field Trips
Mead Botanical Garden Fall Bird Walks
- Join us at a fall migration hotspot.
- Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park.
- Dates/time: Saturdays in Oct: 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2023, at 8:00 AM.
- Contact Larry Martin at (407) 252-1182 for information and to register.
Creatures of the Night Tram Ride
- Take a tram to spot evening critters.
- Location: Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas
- Date/time: TBA
- Cost: TBA
Buscando Pajaros
- Observación de aves en español.
- Lugar: Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas
- Fecha/hora: Sábado, March 9, 2024, 9:00–11:30 AM
- Detalles y registración: Deborah Green at info@orangeaudubonfl.org
Mead Botanical Garden Spring Bird Walks, Winter Park
- Join us at a spring migration hotspot.
- Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park.
- Dates/time: Saturdays in Apr: 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2024, at 8:00 AM.
- Contact Larry Martin at (407) 252-1182 for information and to register.
June Challenge Bird Walk and Top Birder Celebration
- Finish up your June with a bird walk and celebration.
- Location: TBD
- Date: Sunday Jul 28, 2024, time TBD.
- Contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com for information and to register.