Category Archives: Birding

Explore birding opportunities in Walton County and surrounding area

Explore the natural beauty of Blackwater River State Forest

Lakes, trails, rivers offer endless recreation Boasting more than 210,000 acres of long leaf pine forests, lakes, streams and rivers, Blackwater River State Forest is a great place to explore nature. As one of the largest and oldest State forests … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 22, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Audubon seeks volunteer shorebird stewards

Beach-nesting birds: Florida’s original beach babies Did you know beach-nesting birds like Snowy Plovers, Black Skimmers, American Oystercatchers and Least Terns lay their eggs on top of the sand and raise their young on our local beaches? Chicks less than … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 15, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Explore The Outdoors Festival coming to Live Oak Landing Oct. 5, 2013

A great day of outdoor fun in store Walton Outdoors is happy to announce we will be hosting the Explore The Outdoors Festival on Oct. 5, 2013. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 15, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Paddle or float down Spring Creek in Marianna

Enjoy a lazy day enjoying nature Looking for a scenic, easy day of paddling along a spring fed creek? Head over to Marianna in Jackson County and enjoy the clear waters of Spring Creek. This beautiful, sandy bottom creek winds … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 7, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Walton fishing report for April 24

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Redfish on the small size, still a few trout being caught and a good size. A few flounder in the clearer parts of the bay. 
Creeks/river: Good reports of bass and hybrids being caught at … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Choctawhatchee Audubon activities for May

May 2: Monthy Meeting: A program on the biological diversity of the Blackwater River State Forest will be presented by Peggy Baker of the Frances M. Weston Audubon Society in Pensacola.  The meeting will be held in Rm 132 of … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 23, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Choctawhatchee Estuary Festival at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park April 27

Educational fun for everyone Date: Saturday, Apr. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks and the Mattie Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute of Northwest Florida State College … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 10, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Explore Seven Runs Creek in Walton County

Twists, turns and scenic beauty along this gem of a creek Seven Runs creek, located off of State Road 81, just north of Bruce, is a scenic paddle through hardwood wetlands and cypress swamps. A short, 2.3 mile paddle, this … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 30, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Learn about nature the first Saturday of every month at Hammock Bay

Explore flora and fauna along the trail Time: 9 a.m. Every wonder what the name of that pretty flowering plant is? Is that climbing vine poisonous? What is the name of that beautiful bird? Those questions and more will be … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 23, 2013 by Walton Outdoors

Choctawhatchee Audubon events for April

April 4: Monthly Meeting:  Walt Spence will present a program on his award-winning bird photography featuring both his recent work and that of his photo-paddling buddy, Douglas Buck. Spence will offer his insights on the genre and will share tips … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 22, 2013 by Walton Outdoors