November 30-December 4, 2023
The NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL has set the dates for 2023, the first weekend in December. We hope you can plan to participate in Orange Audubon Society's 8th annual festival.
If any questions, email festival@orangeaudubonfl.org. Thank you!
Information for the 2022 festival will still be posted until we work out all the trips for 2023. Check back in the summer.
Participate in field trips on the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore property and other Central Florida sites. Friday and Saturday night keynotes at Wekiwa Springs State Park with catered dinners are followed by owl and woodcock walks. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding hotspot only 35–45 minutes from Orlando attractions. Photographers — fantastic shots await!
The Lake Apopka North Shore is currently the 2nd top eBird hotspot in Florida (passed recently after Hurricane Ian by Fort DeSoto Park. For comparison of hotspots, see this link). Nearly 370 species of birds have been sighted, more than any inland site in the U.S. including the Everglades. For eBird the festival username is North Shore Birding Festival. We recorded 172 species.
College students can register for most trips for half price, plus there are limited college student scholarships (to defray cost of travel) – Awarded until funds run out
NEW! Cox Media Group Interview aired October 16, 2022:
Deborah Green, festival committee chair, talking with Beth Perrell
Deborah Green, festival committee chair, talking with Beth Perrell
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