Field Trip Guidelines: Field trips are open to anyone interested in birding. Non-members are welcome.  All trips are free unless the locale has an entrance fee or a charge for parking. We recommend sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen, and water or other suitable beverages. Please reserve your spot as indicated below so that you are informed of any change in plan.

Florida Scrub-Jays at Cross Florida Greenway

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Make reservations with Ken: klarsson55@gmail.com or 352-346-4132

Laurie Dolan, a biologist with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the March presenter at Hernando Audubon’s monthly meeting, will lead a trip to see one of the larger populations of the endangered Florida Scrub-Jays. We will have an opportunity to observe management techniques used to maintain habitat for this species as described by Laurie Dolan during her presentation. This species, only found in Florida, has lost much of its original habitat due to development. These birds are unusual in that the young raised in previous years remain with their parents to help tend future generations.

How to get there: Googling “Greenway Triangle” should show you the meeting site.

Directions: We will meet at the Greenway Triangle, though there is probably no sign that says that. It is at the intersection of SW 110th St. and SW 38th Ave., Ocala. From I-75 Belleview/Dunnellon Exit 341, head west on CR 484 for 2.3 miles. Turn right on Marion Oaks Course at the traffic light. Follow it 0.8 miles as it curves and becomes Marion Oaks Trail. Turn right onto SW 49th Ave. and continue to SW 110th St. Turn right and drive to the end at SW 38th Ave. If you need to stop at a restroom, allow extra time and stop at Florida Trail 49th Avenue Trailhead. It is at 12555 SW 49th Ave. Rd., on the east side of the road, a little north of Marion Oaks Trail, at 12555 SW 49th Ave. Rd.

The trip size is limited, so please make reservations above.