Meeting Program and Field Trip Schedule for 2005-2006

Meetings, Events, and Field Trips for 2007-2008

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, call Jason Frederick at 321-449-9678 or email him at heyyoukidd@yahoo.com.

Directions to the field trips

May
10	North American Migration Count. Visit the FOS webste for details http://fosbirds.org/
16	SCAS General Meeting: Potluck & Auction. Potluck begins at 6:30.
17	Viera Wetlands. Meet at Burger King just west of I-95 on Wickham Road. Field Trip will begin at 8:00 a.m.
18	Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at the visitor center at MINWR by. Field trip will begin shortly after 8:00 a.m.
24	Orlando Wetlands. Meet at Denny's on Highway 50 just east of I-95 in Titusville by 7:45 a.m. we will be leaving at 8:00 a.m.
June-August: On vacation! Have a safe and happy summer, and we hope to see you in September at our annual potluck and member slide show!

Directions for Field Trips

Buck Lake: Directions from I-95: Take I-95 north to Titusville exit #223 (SR 46) and head west bound on Sr-46 1 mile to entrance on right side of the road. Follow dirt road to the parking area.

Erna Nixon Park: From I-95 in Melbourne, take US 192 E to Evans Road. Turn left(North) on Evans Road and go 0.8 miles to the park on the left (West) side of the road.

Lori Wilson Park: Take 520 east to A1A. Go South 3.5 miles and park is on the left.

Malabar Scrub Sanctuary: Exit I-95 in Palm Bay at Malabar Road (SR514, exit #173). Take Malabar Road east about 2.5 miles. Entrance is on the left (North) side of the road immediately east of the fire station.

Pine Island Conservation Area: From Highway 528 and State Road 3 intersection, take Route 3 North 5 miles to Pine Island Rd. Turn right and follow it for 2.5 miles to parking area.

Sebastian Inlet: Take I-95 south to Highway 192 (Exit 180) East to A1A. Go south on A1A till you come to Sebastian Inlet Park. A small fee is required.

TM Goodwin WMA: Take I-95 to Malabar Road (exit 173) east on Malabar Road to Babcock Street. Turn right (south) on Babcock and go 11.5 miles until you intersect with the C-54 Canal. Turn right (west) on the south side of canal (Fellsmere Grade) for about 6.5 miles and follow signs to the T.M. Goodwin WMA. Phone number is 321-726-2862. Walking maybe required.

Tosahatchee: Take Highway 50 East to the city of Christmas and take a left (south) on Taylor Creek Road. Proceed 3 miles and entrance will be on the left (east) side of the road. Raptors, bluebirds, turkeys, sparrows, warblers and waterfowl will be the points of interest for this field trip. Walking will be required.

Turkey Creek: Take I-95 South to Palm Bay Road. Take Palm Bay Road east to Babcock. Turn right (south) on Babcock. then turn left (east) on to Port Malabar Blvd. Go 1 mile on Port Malabar until you get to the Palm Bay Community Center on the right. The Sanctuary is behind the community center.

Wickham Park: Take I-95 to Wickham Road (Exit 191). Go east 6 miles to Parkway Dr. Park is .5 miles on the left.

Updated 01-Dec-2007