
December 1-5, 2022
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The NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL on Lake Apopka in Central Florida is for birders visiting Florida or locals wanting to learn more from expert birding guides. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding hotspot only 35–45 minutes from Orlando attractions.
The Lake Apopka North Shore has been designated an American Bird Conservancy
Globally Important Bird Area, a National Audubon Society State Important Bird Area,
an Audubon Florida Special Place, and is on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
On eBird, the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology’s online program in which birders record their sightings, the Lake Apopka North Shore is the top eBird hotspot in Florida (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.
Nearly 370 species of birds have been sighted, more than any inland site in the U.S. including the Everglades.
The seventh annual festival, sponsored by Orange Audubon Society, starts Thursday morning, December 1st, with several field trips and a free online opening keynote. On Friday, December 2nd, through Monday, December 5th, participate in field trips on the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore property and other Central Florida sites. Keynotes at Wekiwa Springs State Park with catered dinners lead in to evening owl and woodcock walks and a star walk

To see festival schedule, speaker and leader biographies, and locations and lodging, click the menu (3 bars on cell phone)
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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
NSBF T-shirts and caps now for sale
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NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL – Facebook page – Please LIKE it.
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
NSBF T-shirts and caps now for sale
For photos of the fantastic birds and other wildlife of the Lake Apopka North Shore, visit the
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Facebook Page
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Facebook Page
NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL eBird Account
(if this link doesn't work search on eBird for North Shore Birding Festival.
Password is NorthShoreBirdingFestival)
(if this link doesn't work search on eBird for North Shore Birding Festival.
Password is NorthShoreBirdingFestival)
Seen at the December 2021 festival —172 species
Seen at the December 2020 festival —163 species
Seen at the January 2020 festival —157 species
Seen at the 2019 festival —144 species
Seen at the 2018 festival—126 species
Seen at the December 2020 festival —163 species
Seen at the January 2020 festival —157 species
Seen at the 2019 festival —144 species
Seen at the 2018 festival—126 species
Cox Media Group Interview aired January 12, 2020:
Deborah Green, festival committee chair, talking with Beth Perrell
Deborah Green, festival committee chair, talking with Beth Perrell