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  1. Andy Wraithmell

    Chipola Feather Fest

    Check out this exciting new festival which takes place in the Florida Panhandle between April 24-26th. The panhandle offers great birding at this time of year. We have the world's largest population of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers plus many species that you won't find breeding in other parts of...
  2. Andy Wraithmell

    Nature Coast Birding Festival

    March 20-23 2014 Registration for field trips is now open http://www.cvent.com/d/x4q0bg More information http://onthetrailfwc.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/2nd-annual-nature-coast-birding-wildlife-festival-2/
  3. Andy Wraithmell

    Bar-tailed Godwit - Pinellas Co.

    Found Weds am by Tom Mast at Fred Howard Park nr Tarpon Springs. Pictures on www.pinellasbirds.com map on my @FLRBA twitter feed
  4. Andy Wraithmell

    Birding "The Magic Kingdom"

    I wrote this article a while back for Birdwatch UK and thought some of my fellow British birders might find it useful. http://limeybirder.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/birding-the-magic-kingdom/
  5. Andy Wraithmell

    Florida Pelagic May 19 2013

    an 18 hour pelagic out of New Smyrna Beach produced great diversity but small numbers of the following species Black-capped Petrel White-tailed Tropicbird Band-rumped Storm Petrel Wilson's Storm Petrel Leach's Storm Petrel Audubon's Shearwater Sooty Shearwater Cory's Shearwater Pomarine Jaeger...
  6. Andy Wraithmell

    Florida Breeding Bird Atlas II

    The 2nd Florida Breeding Bird Atlas is currently taking place (2011-2016) throughout the state. Its mission is to document all of Florida's breeding birds. The project is being coordinated by the Florida Ornithological Society, the state coordinator is Rick West. The Florida Breeding Bird Atlas...
  7. Andy Wraithmell

    Nature Coast Birding

    The nature coast of Florida (see map) has many fantastic opportunities for birders throughout the year. Over 200 species of birds can be seen including much sought after species such as Florida Scrub-Jay, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers (largest population in the peninsula), Bachman's Sparrow...
  8. Andy Wraithmell

    Capital Birding - revived

    Been a very good birding year so far in the state capital. I promise to try and keep this updated as often as I can. Noteworthy birds present this week include: Black-necked Stilt (my 4th Leon Co. record) frequenting the cow ponds along Biltmore Avenue. Least Terns have been spotted at...
  9. Andy Wraithmell

    13th annual Big O Birding Festival

    Save the Date March 9 to 13 2014 Birders Wanted: March 9-13, 2014 on the Southwest Shores of Lake Okeechobee, and sites throughout Hendry and Glades Counties, Florida. Tours by boat, bus, swamp buggy, and more. Enjoy 4 days of tours, presentations, great food, passionate birders, and superb...
  10. Andy Wraithmell

    ...Nature Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival...

    Florida Scrub-Jays, Burrowing Owls, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Bachman’s Sparrows, Southeastern, American Kestrels, Limpkins, Florida Sandhill Cranes, Swallow-tailed Kites, Gopher Tortoises, Fox Squirrels, and many species of butterflies are among the birds and wildlife you may encounter during...
  11. Andy Wraithmell

    Continue to Protect NJ Horseshoe Crabs and Migratory Shore Birds

    The eggs of the horseshoe crab are critical to the survival of the Red Knot, a migratory bird that is listed under New Jersey's Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act, as well as under the U.S. Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Delaware Bay's beaches are the "principal egg-lay grounds for...
  12. Andy Wraithmell

    St Marks NWR 2012

    Still counting shorebirds at the refuge on a regular basis. Today's highlights: 1 Wilson's Phalarope (fem) 17 Stilt Sandpiper 2 Red Knot 4 Wilson's Plover 2 Gull-billed Tern 11 Least Tern 11 American White Pelican 9 Sora 4 Orchard Oriole 1 Blue Grosbeak 1 Common Nighthawk 1 Least Bittern 18...
  13. Andy Wraithmell

    Capital Birding

    I live in Tallahassee and bird the capital at least 5 times a week. There are literally dozens of great birding sites in the city & Leon County area. Today at Lake Lafayette Heritage Park: 10 Black-bellied Whistling Ducks 3 Blue-winged Teal 2 Wood Ducks 8 Forster's Terns 2 Laughing Gulls 2...
  14. Andy Wraithmell

    Trip report

    Stayed at Afonwen Farm 4 miles west of Criccieth for 4 days between April 22nd & 26th. Highlights included a 1st winter Med Gull on the beach near our cottage. There were 2 Common Scoters on the farm lake and up to 7 White Wagtails were hanging out along the railway line. There were a number of...
  15. Andy Wraithmell

    Good to be home!

    Staying at my parents house in Murdishaw, Runcorn for the next 2 weeks (although we'll be staying in Criccieth for 4 days as well). Birding at my old mans patch which is a loop around the Bridgewater Canal. Great to catch up with some birds I haven't seen in a few years. So far the highlights...
  16. Andy Wraithmell

    Eastern Bluebirds on webcam

    Haven't posted on here in ages! Been really busy at my new job and not spending as much time on the computer at night these days. Haven't really got time to keep up with the Rare Bird thread, which I apologize for. Been some incredible rarities around as well. King Eider, Lark...
  17. Andy Wraithmell

    An amazing day

    just wanted to share with everyone this account of an amazing day of birding in South Florida. Looks like there are tons of warblers to be viewed, so get out birding and have fun! http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/59133.html
  18. Andy Wraithmell

    Florida Pelagic - November 13th 2011

    Michael Brothers has set the date for another pelagic out of New Smyrna Beach. Follow this link for more details.
  19. Andy Wraithmell

    Florida Pelagic Trip - September 18 2011

    Michael Brothers is still looking to fill a pelagic out of New Smyrna Beach on Sunday, September 18. Here is a note from Michael regarding the trip. Hi To All, I still have spaces available on the Pelagic Trip on Sunday, September 18. This should be a great trip. Contact me ASAP! The Marine...
  20. Andy Wraithmell

    Florida Pelagic Trip Report

    Yesteday's pelagic out of Ponce Inlet, Florida was a great trip. Here is a report from organizer Michael Brothers. I will be posting my own account plus pictures on my blog tomorrow. Pelagic Trip Report July 30, 2011 Yesterday, July 30, our pelagic trip partnership with the AOU and the Marine...
  21. Andy Wraithmell

    Florida Pelagic Trip - July 30th 2011

    Michael Brothers has organized another pelagic trip out of Volusia County on 30th July. Here are the details if you are interested in signing up. Hi to all, The Marine Science Center is partnering with the American Ornithologists Union to present another pelagic trip opportunity. On Saturday...
  22. Andy Wraithmell

    Birding Cleveland area

    We will be visiting family in Cleveland in the third week of June and would like recommendations on a good place to go birding in or near the city. Not the best time to be visiting Ohio I know but would still be nice to do a little birding. Thanks!
  23. Andy Wraithmell

    St. Marks NWR

    Oh no I've started another thread! Oh well!:smoke: St. Marks NWR is perhaps one of the best birding sites in the state, there is no doubt it is one of the best up here in the Tallahassee area. I used to bird there a lot but college kind of got in the way, for like 3 years! But now I'm done with...
  24. Andy Wraithmell

    Information for birding Florida

    Due to the frequent request for information on where to bird in Florida I have taken the liberty of starting a thread devoted to that and providing some basic information for visiting birders. The Great Florida Birding Trail is a great resource for planning your birding to the state. It's also...
  25. Andy Wraithmell

    Florida Pelagic trip - May 14th 2011

    Michael Brothers has organized a pelagic trip for May 14th. If you haven't been on one of these pelagics before then take the opportunity as there are some pretty cool birds out there. Black-capped Petrel is definitely worth the trip alone. Here is Michael's invitation for those who would like...
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