The Sanibel & Captiva Daily News
“Bird’s Secret Lives” – Dr. Ken Meyer, founder of Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI), reports on how ARCI's field and tracking studies reveal clues and uncover mysteries that help us protect the future of birds we love. Studied species covered will be Reddish Egrets, Mangrove Cuckoos & Swallow-tailed Kites. As always, all are welcome...
Wilson's Plover. Photo by Sam Ayres The next Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Saturday bird walk will be at Bunche Beach. Meet at the beach parking lot at 8 a.m. at the end of John Morris Blvd. The PARKING FEE is $2.00/hour. Waterproof shoes are a must because we walk through tidal pools on the walk. These bird...
“Birding Exotic Southern Africa” – Peter Hawrylyshyn returns to lead us on a trip thru this dramatic region using his amazing photos of its many unique bird species. He will also elaborate on some of the remarkable avian bio-adaptation and evolution which has occurred in southern Africa. As always, all are welcome to attend with...
The next Sanibel-Captiva Audubon bird walk will be at the Pond Apple Trail. Meet in the Matzaluna parking lot nearest Periwinkle Way. These bird walks are open to the public and all levels of experience. A $5.00 donation is appreciated. For more information see our website at san-capaudubon.org
“Florida Reflections” – San-Cap Audubon favorite Rick Bunting is back to again utilizes his unique perspective and superb photos to visually elaborate on his activities in Florida, his favorite away from home location for observing birds and nature. As always, all are welcome to attend with doors opening at 6:15 p.m., and parking available at...
“Falcon Fascination” – Barb Walker, President of Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue, will provide a unique learning experience about man’s epic relationship with Peregrine Falcons, their natural history, and the unusual adaptations that make them successful today. She will also have a live Peregrine Falcon in the room. As always, all are welcome to attend with...
Birds do the Darnedest Things Dr. Jerry Jackson, of FGCU and host of WGCU’s radio show “With the Wild Things” will visually elaborate on some of the remarkable behaviors of birds and reasons for them. San-Cap Audubon’s iconic lecture programs historically presented live for decades at the Sanibel Community House will be presented as a...
Florida Bay's Pink Wading Birds Dr. Jerry Lorenz, State Director of Research, Audubon Florida, Everglades Science Center, presents some of his 30 years of scientific findings regarding both Roseate Spoonbills and Flamingos. San-Cap Audubon’s iconic lecture programs historically presented live for decades at the Sanibel Community House will be presented as a series of Zoom...
Cheryl Black, Project Coordinator for the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife - Subject: Burrowing Owls. San-Cap Audubon’s iconic lecture programs historically presented live for decades at the Sanibel Community House will be presented as a series of Zoom Webinars on Thursday evenings in January and February 2021. To register for a webinar, up to 5...
Captiva’s Falconer, Mike Sawicki. – Subject: Falconry. San-Cap Audubon’s iconic lecture programs historically presented live for decades at the Sanibel Community House will be presented as a series of Zoom Webinars on Thursday evenings in January and February 2021. To register for a webinar, up to 5 days before the scheduled date of the specific...
The Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society and The International Osprey Foundation is hosting a joint program entitled "Ospreys 2021 - The Revival of a Global Raptor." Dr. Alan F. Poole will bring...
The Sanibel Captiva Audubon is pleased to announce the return of Saturday morning bird walks in January. For walks at the 'Ding' Darling refuge, meet in the overflow parking lot on the left side as you enter. These walks will be car caravan tours.