Choctawhatchee Audubon Society March Activities

February 29, 2020

Enjoy birding opportunities with the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society.

March 5: Thursday Evening Program: Native Plants for Birds and Butterflies in Northwest Florida by Gabriel Campbell

Many of the plants used for landscaping in Northwest Florida are non-native, and local birds and butterflies are often not adapted to these plants. University of Florida Graduate Research Assistant Gabriel Campbell will discuss native plants for Northwest Florida yards and gardens that are particularly beneficial to birds and butterflies in our area.

The presentation will be held at the Northwest Florida State College Niceville campus in room 302 of Building 400 (Student Services Center or “Raider Central”. Socializing begins at 6:30 PM and the program at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and open to the public. Contact Dave Clausen at (907) 321-3701 for more information. Please visit our website choctawhatcheeaudubon.org and our Facebook page at Choctawhatchee Audubon.

March 14: Destin Parks on Destin’s North Shore

Join leader Bruce Purdy, 305-926-6030, as we scope out various spots along the Choctawhatchee Bay for birds. We will meet at 7:30 am in the parking lot of CVS at Hwy 98 and Main St. You should bring binoculars and/or camera, water, and sunscreen. Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and a hat.

March 28: Wright Landfill and Okaloosa Holding Ponds

Join leader Alan Knothe, 850-208-1780, and Malcolm Swan 210-452-4899. We will be meeting at 7:30 am at Pepitos Resturant, 1313 Lewis Turner Blvd. We will look for ducks, waders, hawks, and migrants. Bring binoculars and/or camera, water, and sunscreen. Wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and a hat.