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.

Big Pine Tract

Saturday, April 19, 2025

Make reservations here.

For more information, contact Bev: bevalhansen@gmail.com or 352-686-0460. (Cell phone on the day of the trip: 352-442-5598.)

The entrance to the Big Pine Tract is 1 mile north of where Old Crystal River Road intersects with U.S. 41, just north of Brooksville. Meet in the parking lot, which is on the east side of the road. 

We will walk the upland trail through longleaf pine habitat. The trail eventually leads down to the lowlands and into a lovely oak hammock. There is a forty-foot change in elevation making for a variety of vegetation and birds. Expect to see many woodpeckers, hawks, Great Crested Flycatchers, Summer Tanager, and other birds. The walk is about 2 miles. There is a restroom, but no drinking water.