2015 Birding Seminar - Lee County Extension
University of Florida IFAS/Lee County Extension and Conservation 20/20 Invite you to the: 2015 Birding Seminar April 17th and 18th Join local, national and international experts for two days of exploring the science and value of our birds in Southwest Florida and beyond. We aim to provide an event with something for beginning birders and those with extensive life lists. Explore the local environment through guided field trips and lectures. Day 1, April 17th, 2015 Field Trips Bunche Beach: Shorebird Viewing 18201 John Morris Road, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Do you think all shorebirds look alike? This trip will help beginners learn to identify and appreciate the most common birds found on our local beaches. Beaches are valuable resting and nesting areas for resident and migratory shorebirds and a wonderful area to see bird behavior and learn identification skills. Need to know: Please wear comfortable walking shoes that can get wet; bring binoculars and a bird field guide (if you have one). Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Trip Leaders: Charlie Ewell Field trip cost: Included in seminar registration. Maximum Group Size: 15 Additional Information: There are restrooms at the parking lot. Estero Bay: Wading Bird Boat Trip Fish Tale Marina: 7225 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Are you new to birding? Our wading birds are some of the easiest to identify for beginners due to size and distinctive coloration. Join Fish Tale Marina naturalists for a boat ride in Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve to observe wading birds in their natural habitat. You will see a rookery island where birds rest and nest and view birds feeding in the shallows of Estero Bay, the state’s first Aquatic Preserve. Need to know: Please bring binoculars and a bird field guide (if you have one). Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Trip Leaders: Fish Tale Marina Naturalist Field trip cost: $6.00 Maximum Group Size: 25 Day 2. April 18th, 2015 Birding Seminar Florida Southwestern State College 8099 College Parkway SW Building A, Walker Hall, Room A105 Fort Myers, FL 33919 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $30.00 Please join our expert speakers for a series of fascinating lectures on birds, birding behavior and human and bird interactions. A light breakfast and lunch are included in your $30.00 registration fee. Program Agenda 8:30 a.m. Registration and Light Breakfast Bird Identification for Beginners by Dr. Jose Padilla, Physician and Avid Birder Gardening for Birds, How to Attract Birds to your Yard by Wendy Sprague, University of Florida Master Gardener How Eating Fruits Can Lead to a Life of Song and Dance: The Story of the Tropical Manakin by Dr. Bette Loiselle, Director, Tropical Conservation and Development Program, Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Florida Noon Catered Lunch Birding Hot Spots in Lee County and Shorebird Identification by Charlie Ewell, Lee County Bird Patrol and Longtime Lee County Educator A Conversation about Ethical Birding facilitated by Joy Hazell, Florida Sea Grant Agent, UF/IFAS The Wonders and Trials of Nesting Birds in Southwest Florida by Dr. Jerry Jackson, Professor Emeritus of Ecological Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University 4:00 p.m. Adjourn To register for the Seminar and Field Trips please visit: http://2015birdseminar.eventbrite.com For more information on the seminar please contact one of our organizers: Kitty Tyler, Master Gardener, [email protected] Joy Hazell, UF/IFAS Lee County Extension, [email protected] Cathy Olson, Conservation 20/20, [email protected] Stephen Brown, UF/IFAS Lee County Extension, [email protected] The Extension Service is an off-campus branch of the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. In compliance with ADA requirements, participants with special needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting the Extension Service at least 10 working days prior to the meeting. Contact Extension at (239) 533-7500 or by fax at (239) 485-2305.
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