Of interest to our members: Tthe National Park Service is co-hosting International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) with the Florida Park Service’s Little Talbot Island State Park (LTI). Spread Your Wings for Bird Conservation is free with paid admission to Little Talbot Island State Park ($5.00 per vehicle).

Little Talbot Island State Park is located at 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226. This family-friendly event will be held from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at pavilions 9 and 10. It includes special spotting scope talks, interactive bird themed activity stations, and new this year, the Great Migration Human Board Game. Spotting scopes will be used during the event to bird watch without disturbing birds.

The goal is to increase public awareness and involvement in bird conservation. The Timucuan Preserve provides important places for migratory birds to nest, winter, or stopover sites during migration. Nature related activities such as birding are enjoyed by visitors year-round.