Prarie/Shell Creek Conservation Lands

Please join the peace River Audubon Society for the first walk-about this season 0n Oct. 6th at Prairie/Shell Creek Conservation Lands, a SWFWMD property. This is a 300 acre+ piece of land that was purchased by SWFWMD in 2005. This property has several families of scrub jays and a pond with waterbirds. We’ll also be looking for northern bobwhite, and there are hammocks of oaks for warblers and vireos. Bobwhite, jays, and a yellow-throated vireo were seen there recently. We will meet at 8 AM at the gate and walk the property together. Be sure to wear long pants and hiking shoes. Bring water and bug repellent. Directions: The property is located on Hwy. 17, east of Punta Gorda. From Winn Dixie, at the corner of 17 and Bermont Rd., continue 4.2 miles on Hwy. 17 and you’ll see a sign on the LEFT. Beware! There are several other properties that have a similar name, but this is NOT one of the new Conservation Charlotte properties. This is owned by SWFWMD and it is the first time that we have held a walk-about there. If there are any questions call Phyllis Cady at 941-286-7638. Hope to see you there.
All of our trips are free to the public and non-members are welcome. For our complete schedule please visit our website at www.PeaceRiverAudubonSociety.com and scroll to our newsletter