NOV 17 – PRAS General Meeting – Speaker Kate Borduas on “So you Think You Know Pel

Please join the Peace River Audubon Society for our General Meeting on November 17 at First Alliance Church located at 20444 Midway Blvd. in Port Charlotte. Our speaker will be Kate Borduas, with a fun presentation, “So you Think You Know Pelicans”. The doors open at 6:15 PM for a chance to socialize followed by the meeting that starts at 7:00 PM. Our meetings are free and open to the public. Join us!

Kate is a self-described “Adult-onset” Naturalist. A transplant from coastal Maine, she is trained as a Florida Master Naturalist and as a nationally Certified Interpretive Guide. Following a life-long, long-distance love affair with nature, Kate is delighted to be living the life of a naturalist full time. Kate gives frequent walks and talks in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties with a specific focus on Scrub Habitat and the Endangered Florida Scrub Jay. As a naturalist and guide, Kate is committed to sharing with others the hidden wonders of nature all around us.

Kate was the recipient of Sarasota County Parks “Volunteer of the Year” award in 2018. She is the President of SunCoast Friends of Florida Master Naturalists.

Along with the program will be PRAS announcements…hear all about our online photo contest from Nov. 1 – Dec 10, and our November walks and field trips.

November 19 Field Trip to Celery Fields with Bren Curtis

Peace River Audubon rescheduled the November Field Trip location on November 19th due to the Hurricane Damage to Crowley Museum.  Hopefully a new time in 2023 will be found for the Crowley Field Trip.  The new location is Celery Fields led by Bren Curtis.  Birders may form their own carpools by meeting at the North location parking lot near Walmart and Culvers at 385 Kings Hwy at 7am.  The walk will start at 6799 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240 at 8 am but early birders may gather at Ackerman Park, 400 Apex Rd around 7:30 before driving to the main parking lot.

52 species were seen on October 25th at Celery Fields including Blue-winged Teal, Sora, Common and Purple Gallinule, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Wilson’s Snipe, Greater Yellow Legs, Sandhill Crane, Forster’s Tern and Northern Harrier.  Hope to see you there! Don’t forget sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, binoculars, water and a snack. Some may want to gather for brunch afterwards at Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant 3130 Fruitville Commons Blvd. All PRAS events are free and open to the public.

November Walkabout – Tuesday, November 15th, 2022

Join us for a Walkabout at CHEC Alligator Creek!

The Peace River Audubon Society is inviting you to a Walkabout at the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center…CHEC…in Punta Gorda, Florida on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 for an opportunity to go birding and connect with nature.  We will be meeting at 10941 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, Florida at 8 AM.  Meet outside the screen room in the parking lot. We will be taking the Eagle Point Trail which has been cleared of hurricane debris. Our guide will be CHEC naturalist, Chris Salmonson. We will also get a look at the new bird blind, and the location for the new butterfly habitat. Please contact coordinator, Bren Curtis, at bctrackwalker@gmail.com for more information. The general public is invited to join all Peace River Audubon events.