CLL of Fort Walton Beach - Course Catalog & Registration

Course Description: This one-day tour will be a leisurely walkthrough the Fort Walton Beach VeteransPark Rookery to observe and identify local bird life. Our guide is an experienced member of the local Audubon Society. The rookery is a beautiful 1.5 acre park and the home of heron and many other bird species. The Audubon Society has identified over 240 species of birds that migrate through our area. The rookery is on the migratory path of the Monarch butterfly. Come enjoy nature on this educational walk through the Veterans Park Rookery on Okaloosa Island on Friday February 20, 8:30 to 9:30.

Class Leader Bio(s): Our guide, Jim Anderton, is a member of theAudubon Society. He has led many birdwalks in the rookery and other locallocations. Jim is highly experienced atlocating and identifying birds as well asidentifying them by sounds.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet at the NEcorner of the Fort Walton Beach Conference Center parking lot, 1300 Miracle Strip Parkway SE, Fort Walton Beach. Closed-toe shoes and binoculars are recommended. Park and meet in the northeastern corner of the lot.