Tropical Audubon Society Field Trips
Tropical Audubon Society offers a diverse lineup of outings and programs of every feather, including: bird, butterfly and plant trips; morning forays, all-day adventures, overnight trips; local outings and expeditions far afield. Registration is required. Please scroll down to sign up for our trips!
Field trips take place rain or shine — remember that rainy days are often “birdy” days, especially during migration. Please note: Some parks charge entrance fees; carpool participants usually share fuel costs; overnight and boat trips carry additional costs. A modest fee may be required for some of the Nature Walks. To facilitate communication with trip leaders, walkie-talkies are recommended for carpool trips. Specifics for each trip are noted below. In most cases, the trip leader has included his/her email address for direct contact.
All trips are led by volunteer Tropical Audubon Society leaders. Unless otherwise indicated, they are free and open to the public, and reservations are not necessary.
When possible, we indicate trips that are led by bilingual guides.
All field trip participants are expected to practice and promote respectful, enjoyable, and thoughtful birding as defined in the Code of Birding Ethics.
Note: For trip cancellations, please notify Brian Rapoza at [email protected].
COVID-19 NOTES:
For more information concerning any field trip, if you have field trip suggestions or if you'd like to volunteer to lead a field trip, contact Brian Rapoza, the TAS field trip coordinator via email or phone 305-479-7162.
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Birding
Field Trip
September 20, 2025
7:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Brian Rapoza will lead this full-day trip to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Collier County. Meet at 7am at the Miccosukee Service Plaza on Snake Road (Exit 49 on I-75) in Broward County. Walkie-talkies will be available for loan (one per vehicle). There is an admission fee for Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (advance online reservations recommended, discount for National Audubon Society members). Expected arrival at Corkscrew is 9:30am. Bring lunch.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is wheelchair accessible.
Matheson Hammock Park Birding
Field Trip
September 27, 2025
7:30 AM
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11:00 AM
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TAS President Joe Barros (bilingual) will lead this half-day trip at Matheson Hammock County Park on Old Cutler Road. The group meets at 7:30am in the parking area at the south end of the park, adjacent to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Return is at approximately 11am. No fee.
Greynolds Park Birding
Field Trip
September 28, 2025
7:30 AM
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11:00 AM
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Brian Rapoza will lead this half-day trip to Greynolds Park, 17530 West Dixie Highway in North Miami Beach. Meet at 7:30am in the parking area just past the tollbooth at the NE 22nd Avenue entrance (parking fee, payable using PayByPhone).
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Birding
Field Trip
October 4, 2025
7:30 AM
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11:00 AM
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TAS President Joe Barros (bilingual) will lead this half-day trip at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Meet at 7:30am in the Matheson Hammock parking area adjacent to Fairchild’s north entrance. Entrance fee to Fairchild will be waived for TAS and Fairchild members. Participants will enter the gardens via the south gate.
Plantation Preserve Birding
Field Trip
October 5, 2025
7:30 AM
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11:00 AM
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Michele Louden will lead this half-day trip at Plantation Preserve Golf Course’s Linear Trail. The golf course is located at 7050 W Broward Blvd. in Plantation. Meet at 7:30 am at the golf course’s western parking area. No fee.
Islamorada Area Birding
Field Trip
October 11, 2025
7:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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Brian Rapoza will lead this full-day trip to birding locations in the Islamorada area of the Florida Keys. Stops may include Windley Key State Park, Long Key State Park, Grassy Key and a visit to the Florida Keys Hawkwatch at Curry Hammock State Park. Meet at 7am at the Cracker Barrel restaurant at US 1 and Palm Drive in Florida City or at 8am at Windley Key State Park. Bring lunch, water and insect repellant. No TAS fee. There is an entrance fee to the state parks.
Kendall Indian Hammocks Park Birding
Field Trip
October 12, 2025
7:30 AM
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11:00 AM
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Stephen Paez (bilingual) will lead this half-day trip at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park. Meet at 7:30am at the parking area at the north end of the ballfields. Return is at approximately 11am. No fee.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Birding
Field Trip
October 18, 2025
8:15 AM
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11:00 AM
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Miriam Avello (bilingual) will lead this half-day trip at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne. The park opens at 8 AM and the trip will begin at 8:15 AM, returning at approximately 11 AM. Meet at No Name Harbor (from the entrance station, take your first right and drive west to the parking area. Costs include an entrance fee to the park and the Rickenbacker Causeway toll.
A.D. Barnes Park Birding
Field Trip
October 19, 2025
7:30 AM
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11:00 AM
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Luis Gonzalez (bilingual) will lead this half-day trip at A.D. Barnes Park. Enter on SW 72nd Ave. just north of Bird Rd. (SW 40th St.), turn left at the T intersection and park in spaces on either side of the road. Meet at 7:30am, returning at approximately 11am. No fee.
Everglades National Park Birding
Field Trip
October 25, 2025
7:30 AM
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4:00 PM
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Brian Rapoza will lead this full-day trip in Everglades National Park. Stops are likely to include Anhinga and Gumbo Limbo Trails, Research Road, Long Pine Key, Pa-hay-okee, Mahogany Hammock, Paurotis and Mrazek Ponds, West Lake and the Flamingo area. Meet at 7:30am in the parking lot of the Coe Visitor Center. There is an entrance fee to the park. Bring lunch.
The following locations in Everglades National Park are wheelchair accessible: Anhinga Trail, Gumbo Limbo Trail, Pa-hay-okee, Mahogany Hammock and West Lake.