Rotary Centennial Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State Park

Rotary Centennial Nature Center
at Honeymoon Island State Park

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Birding 101

Join Clearwater Audubon and the Rotary Centennial Nature Center at Honeymoon Island for a fun filled and informative morning. Learn birding basics, the right way! Subjects covered: Use of field guides, checklists, field gear & optics, basic viewing tips, bird ID including a focus on water birds. Meet some great birders who will guide you along the way, and present some keen insights and inspiration. 

Activities include hands-on demonstrations, a slide presentation, viewing of water birds at low tide on St. Joseph Sound, and a 90 minute guided walk through the pine forest on the Osprey Trail. Observe an extensive Osprey nesting area, and view a wide variety of species in varied habitats on this 7000 year old barrier island! 

Complimentary morning coffee and donuts, trail snacks, bottled water, binoculars, field guides and a day pack for your use during the program will be provided. Take home materials include an exclusive Honeymoon Island Bird Checklist, and a full color laminated Bird ID folding field guide. You will also receive an information packet to familiarize you with the birding world, local organizations and activities.

The panoramic views of St. Joseph Sound from the huge nature center observation deck are outstanding! There are over 20 Osprey nests located on the island.
 

• DATE: Sat, 9/20 - 8AM to 12:30PM – We will start in the nature center classroom with presentations on the 7 steps to bird identification, field guides, optics and an excellent Power Point presentation on Common Birds of Honeymoon Island. We will then move to the nature center deck for some shorebird identification and then move on to the Osprey Trail (located at picnic area) for more bird watching in the pine flatwoods utilizing what was taught in the classroom.
• Price: $35.00 per person, which includes training materials, water and snacks.
• Children aged 12-17 years old are invited to attend with an adult - It's fun!
• First child free, $10.00 each additional child.
• Class size is limited, so reservations are needed. (See below to sign up)
• Please bring: Binoculars (if you have them), field guide, water, bug spray, closed toe shoes recommended
• Not recommended for children under 12.  
• No pets please.

Pre Register by September 18:  Limit to 20 participants!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY BY CHECK OR CREDIT CARD

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Follow up Bird Watching on Osprey Trail:

Osprey Trail walks – meet at the trailhead in the picnic area – bring binoculars, field guide, water, bug spray, closed toe shoes recommended, not recommended for children under 12.  No pets please. Standard park admission fees apply.

Two Dates:
Sat, 9/27 - 8:15AM to10-10:30AM
Sat, 10/4 - 8:15AM to10-10:30AM

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Follow up Shorebird Session at Nature Center:

Shorebirding Sessions on the Nature Center Observation Deck – You may arrive earlier than the low-tide time to observe birds arriving as the mud flat becomes exposed. (Park opens at 8am, nature center building opens at 9am) Spotting scope will be set-up for viewing at 9am.  Bring binoculars, field guide, and water, not recommended for children under 12. No pets please. Standard park admission fees apply.