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Do you love birds? Don't miss these opportunities at the upcoming Outdoor Fest.For the Birds – Unique Outdoor Guided Birding Adventures in the four Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges suitable for beginners and experts alike.
Saturday, March 11: 7:30am-9:00 am. In Key Largo at Crocodile Lake NWR – A behind the scenes walk into the refuge with experienced birder Trevor Watts. Meander the tropical hardwood hammock towards the edge of a mangrove forest to witness avian diversity during the spring migration. Cost=FREE (wear light long pants and shirt, bring bug spray).
Wednesday, March 15: 10:00am-12:00pm Boca Grande Island, Key West National Wildlife Refuge. This one is a little quirky; it is a “bring your own boat” adventure that meets out at the island itself. Refuge biologist Kate Watts will introduce you to the incredible birding, butterfly and wildlife species that make this island home or just migrate through. Email Katherine_watts@fws.gov to register. Limited to 15 people, Cost=FREE
Thursday and Friday, March 16 and 17: 8:00am-11:00am. A three-hour tour of the Backcountry islands and shallow waters of Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge. Relax and enjoy the trip on a large catamaran boat (with restroom). Join Refuge biologist Kate Watts, Park Ranger Kristie, and ecotour guide Bill Keogh for an amazing journey into this area considered by most to be a national treasure. Cost=$30
Saturday, March 18th: 7:30am-10:30am. Join refuge biologist Kate Watts and several of our experienced volunteers for a land-based birding walk in National Key Deer Refuge. You’ll never know what you’ll see during the spring migration season. Beginners and experts welcome. Cost=FREE
These events and dozen’s more are part of the 2nd annual Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Outdoor Fest that runs from March 11-18, 2017. Space is limited, so registration is required. For a complete list of events and to register visitwww.fws.gov/refuge/
Photo: Kristie Killam
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