Reddie Point Preserve is one of the hot spots in Duval County. This is an excellent trip for beginning as well as seasoned birders.

Bring your binoculars, a friend, a field guide and bug spray.

Meeting place: In the parking lot at Reddie Point Preserve, 4499 Yachtsman Way. Go north on University Blvd. past Jacksonville University and Blue Cypress Park. Turn right on Yachtsman Way.