Field Trip Guidelines: Field trips are open to anyone interested in birding. Non-members are welcome. We recommend comfortable clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen and water or other suitable beverages. Please contact the trip leader to indicate that you plan to attend and to get any information about changes in plan.

Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Trip leader: Linda

lindalark85@gmail.com or text 352-428-2629

Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot on the west side of U.S. 19 at 13243 Commercial Way, 6.7 miles north of S.R. 50. Entrance fee is $3.00 per person or $6 per car (free with senior free hunting and fishing license). 

Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area preserves 24,243 acres of sandhill, mesic hammock, and forested wetland habitat. We'll carpool and drive on hard-packed roads, watching and listening for birds. Occasionally we will take short walks in areas that seem promising. A 0.4 mile walk through the swamp on a boardwalk to lovely Buford Spring is optional. 159 species of birds have been reported to eBird from this property, so we expect to see a variety of birds.

The group size is limited, so please reserve your spot with the trip leader.