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13th annual Big O Birding Festival (1 Viewer)

Andy Wraithmell

Andy Wraithmell

aka Limeybirder
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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 scenery, all in Florida's Freshwater Frontier. This festival features many of Florida's most sought after species; Snail Kite, Swallow-tailed Kite, Limpkin, Burrowing Owl, Crested Caracara, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Painted Bunting, Least Bittern, Purple Gallinule, Fulvous Whistling-duck, Mottled Duck and much, much more.

PO Box 456 LaBelle, Florida 33975

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-O-Birding-Festival-March-9-13-2014/192206487531773
 
I tried to send an e-mail with queries about the various field trips offered on Tuesday and Thursday of the Festival, but I can't tell if it went through (because I had to log on again). If I do the J-7 Ranch field trip on Wednesday, what options for Tuesday and Thursday, should be my priorities in order to maximize the diversity of birds, habitats, and chances to enjoy birding in a different part of the country? (I live in south-central Texas, so have previously seen most of the birds seen at this festival last year.) My best chances for seeing a life bird are likely to be after the festival, if I have a chance to go to St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, not far from where my friends live. So many birds! and too little time! Thanks for any suggestions you can give me.
 
Big "O" Birding Festival

Mmcguire said:
I tried to send an e-mail with queries about the various field trips offered on Tuesday and Thursday of the Festival, but I can't tell if it went through (because I had to log on again). If I do the J-7 Ranch field trip on Wednesday, what options for Tuesday and Thursday, should be my priorities in order to maximize the diversity of birds, habitats, and chances to enjoy birding in a different part of the country? (I live in south-central Texas, so have previously seen most of the birds seen at this festival last year.) My best chances for seeing a life bird are likely to be after the festival, if I have a chance to go to St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, not far from where my friends live. So many birds! and too little time! Thanks for any suggestions you can give me.
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Here's what I'd suggest:
Tues. Lake Okeechobee by boat then one of the free Carpool trips, Wed. night Owl Hoot. and Thursday Devils Garden Bird Park and on your own to Fisheating Creek WMA (Palmdale). I tried to upload last year's list. If it doesn't come through can you e-mail [email protected]?
 
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bigobirdingfestival said:
Here's what I'd suggest:
Tues. Lake Okeechobee by boat then one of the free Carpool trips, Wed. night Owl Hoot. and Thursday Devils Garden Bird Park and on your own to Fisheating Creek WMA (Palmdale). I tried to upload last year's list. If it doesn't come through can you e-mail [email protected]?
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Andy Wraithmell said:
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 scenery, all in Florida's Freshwater Frontier. This festival features many of Florida's most sought after species; Snail Kite, Swallow-tailed Kite, Limpkin, Burrowing Owl, Crested Caracara, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, Painted Bunting, Least Bittern, Purple Gallinule, Fulvous Whistling-duck, Mottled Duck and much, much more.

PO Box 458 LaBelle, Florida 33975
863-675-0444

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-O-Birding-Festival-March-9-13-2014/192206487531773
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Check out the Big "O" Website for updates. More information to be posted soon. http://www.bigobirdingfestival.com
 
Big "O" Updated Schedule

View attachment 479994QUOTE=Mmcguire;2877579]I tried to send an e-mail with queries about the various field trips offered on Tuesday and Thursday of the Festival, but I can't tell if it went through (because I had to log on again). If I do the J-7 Ranch field trip on Wednesday, what options for Tuesday and Thursday, should be my priorities in order to maximize the diversity of birds, habitats, and chances to enjoy birding in a different part of the country? (I live in south-central Texas, so have previously seen most of the birds seen at this festival last year.) My best chances for seeing a life bird are likely to be after the festival, if I have a chance to go to St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, not far from where my friends live. So many birds! and too little time! Thanks for any suggestions you can give me.[/QUOTE]
 
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STA5 Today South Hendry County Florida

STA5 South Hendry County Jan. 25, 2014
Driving access:
Driving trips Feb. 1, Feb. 15, Feb. 16, Feb. 17, March 8, and March 9.
Reservations required contact:
Margaret England LaBelle www.hendrygladesaudubon.org

Big “O” Birding Festival Information www.bigobirdingfestival.com (March 9-13).

Walking/bicycling: Public Access no reservation required for Walking/bicycle access Friday, Saturday, and Monday during daylight hours.

Stormwater Treatment Area 5, Hendry, US-FL Jan 25, 2014 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Protocol: Traveling 25.0 mile(s) 93 species
Link to list:
http://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org/.../Stormwater-Treatment-Area-5-Jan.-25-2014.pdf
 
Register for Big "O" Birding Festival

Register today for openings at the Big "O" Birding Festival.
Start your adventure with the Meet and Greet and Keynote speaker
Sunday March 9th from 5 to 9 p.m.
 
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