Enjoy a guided birding tour of Walton County on Saturdays in Sept. and Oct.

August 25, 2014

ashthroatedflycatcherHosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in Walton county. Enjoy a birding tour on Saturdays in September and October (except. 10/18).

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

All tours will take place in Walton County, but individual destinations will vary depending on target species and time of the year. If you wish to have more information on the tour being offered on the upcoming Saturday, please feel free to call the instructor, Alan Knothe, evenings between 5  and 9 p.m. at 850-208-1780.

The Florida Panhandle offers some of the country’s best birding opportunities. Walton County is rich in migrant and resident species. Shorebird migration is going strong in September and songbirds and raptors peak in October. The renowned tour guide is Alan Knothe, a trained biologist, has taught birding and naturalist courses for more than 20 year in the Florida Panhandle. You will not only see a vast array of species on these tours, but you will also learn all the secrets to identifying them by sight, sound and behavior.

Please bring a pair of binoculars and your favorite birding guidebook. (A limited number of loaner binoculars are available). Other recommended items to bring are drinking water, snacks, sunscreen and insect repellent. It is recommended to wear close-toed shoes and long pants. Walking is light to moderate. Some tours may visit state parks and other areas that have an entrance fee. This fee is NOT included in the price of the tour and is the responsibility of the tour participant.

Space is limited to 12 participants. Minimum of 3 required.

Location: Meet at the South Walton County Tourist Development Council Welcome Center at the intersection of US 331 and US 98. Meet in the parking lot.

Fee: $35. Click here to learn more, then call to reserve your space at 850-200-4160.