Upcoming Events

Unless otherwise noted, all general meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Calvin Hall at the Rockledge Presbyterian Church, 921 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge, FL. For additional information, send an e-mail message to Dee Fairbanks Simpson at DeeFairbanks@yahoo.com.


IMPORTANT: Due to the West Nile virus threat, be sure to bring mosquito repellent along on all field trips.


All field trips are open to the public and are free unless there is an admittance fee to the park. They are generally geared towards the beginner and intermediate birder, but all levels are welcomed. Binoculars are essential; insect repellent is a great idea to bring, note book and field guides may be helpful. Always dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. Bring snack and fluids as needed. When ever possible, we try to carpool to the birding sites, so come prepared to drive or to easily transfer to another vehicle. For more info on these trips or other locations to bird watch, email Vicky Hamilton at vlh@bluegrass.net. 


Note: Some of our upcoming field trips are going to be on shorter notice and will be announced via our list serv.  If you do not already receive these emails and wish to subscribe to them, simply sign up, there is no cost.  You may go to our website under “contact us” and find the link at the bottom of the page.

February

• February 11:  Birding North Brevard led by Doug Stuckey. Note an Optional Owling opportunity has been added to start at 5:00 a.m. However ,you must RSVP in advance for owling portion by emailing Doug at flabirds@yahoo.com or calling him at 321-267-2576.  Traditional portion of trip begins at 7:00 a.m.  Meet behind McDonalds on Hwy. 46 in Mims, just east of I-95.  Trip will end about noontime.
• February 12: Beginning Bird Watching at Viera Wetlands with Jason Frederick. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Burger King Wickham Rd. just west of I-95.
• February 17: SCAS General Meeting with speaker Jim Eager on the Florida Hawkwatch program
• February 17-20: Great Backyard Bird Count. 
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a great way to learn about and enjoy your local birds, engage with family and friends, and join thousands across the country in submitting observations to the GBBC database. Simply count any birds you observe in your backyard, local park or other location for just 15 minutes on one or more days between February 17 and 20, and report your findings online at http://birdcount.org or learn more about participating in the GBBC at http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/howto.html 
• February 18: 
Beginning Bird Watching at Viera Wetlands with Jason Frederick. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at Burger King Wickham Rd. just west of I-95.
• February 19: Whooping Cranes at Joe Overstreet with Jason Frederick. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Burger King Wickham Rd. just west of I-95. 

March

• March 4: Lake Jessup/Marlbed Flats with Tom Dunkerton. Meet at 7:00 a.m. behind McDonalds on Hwy. 46 in Mims, just east of I-95.
• March 16: SCAS General Meeting - The Florida Master Naturalist Program presented by members of the Environmental Learning Center.

April

• April 20: SCAS General Meeting - Speaker TBA
• April 22: Earth Day

May

• May 18: SCAS General Meeting - Annual potluck/Auction