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 fieldtrips@tropicalaudubon.org.

COVID-19 NOTES:

  • We follow the CDC guidelines in place at the time of the field trip.

  • We strongly encourage all participants to be fully vaccinated.

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 5, 2026 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET Brian Rapoza will lead this full-day trip to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, located at 375 Sanctuary Road West in Naples. Participants are required to provide or arrange their own transportation to the trip’s starting point and from location to location. 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.

Islamorada Area Birding Field Trip September 12, 2026 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET Brian Rapoza will lead this full-day trip to birding locations in the Islamorada area of the Florida Keys. Participants are required to provide or arrange their own transportation to the trip’s starting point and from location to location. 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.

Crandon Park Birding Field Trip September 19, 2026 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET Brian Rapoza will lead this half-day trip Crandon Park, at 6747 Crandon Blvd. on Key Biscayne. The walk will begin at 7:30 AM, returning at approximately 11 AM. Enter the park via the South Beach entrance. Meet at the entrance to Crandon Gardens (the old zoo) at the south end of the park. Costs include a parking fee (payable using PayByPhone) and the Rickenbacker Causeway toll.

Greynolds Park Birding Field Trip September 20, 2026 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET Brian Rapoza will lead this half-day trip to Greynolds Park, located at 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).

Kendale Lakes Park Birding Field Trip September 26, 2026 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET Andrea Diamond will lead this half-day trip at Kendale Lakes Park, located at 7850 Southwest 142nd Avenue in West Kendall. Meet at 7:30 AM in the parking area on SW 142 Avenue, adjacent to Kendale Lakes K-8 Center.

Crandon Park Birding (Youth Field Trip) Field Trip September 27, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET Daniel Mlodozeniec and Brian Rapoza will lead this youth field trip at Crandon Park, located at 6747 Crandon Blvd. on Key Biscayne. Enter the park via the South Beach entrance. Meet at 8am at the entrance to Crandon Gardens (the old zoo) at the south end of the park. Costs include a parking fee (payable using PayByPhone) and the Rickenbacker Causeway toll. For youth ages 10-17. Parents/guardians must be present and are responsible for their children at all times.

A.D. Barnes Park Birding Field Trip October 3, 2026 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET 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.

Birding Basics at Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park Field Trip October 4, 2026 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET Brian Rapoza will lead this half-day trip, focused on birding basics, at Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park, located at 1725 Northeast 135th Street in North Miami. This trip has been arranged in collaboration with the City of North Miami Parks and Recreation Department. Meet at 8am in the first parking area after entering the park (map). Return at approximately 11am. No fee.

A.D. Barnes Park Birding (Youth Field Trip) Field Trip October 18, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET Daniel Mlodozeniec and Brian Rapoza will lead this youth field trip at A.D. Barnes Park, located at 3401 Southwest 72nd Avenue in Miami. Enter the park on SW 72nd Ave., just north of Bird Rd. (SW 40th St.). Meet at 8am in the parking area to the left of the t-intersection after entering the park. No entrance or parking fees. For youth ages 10-17. Parents/guardians must be present and are responsible for their children at all times.

Kendall Indian Hammocks Park Birding Field Trip October 24, 2026 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET Stephen Paez (bilingual) will lead this half-day trip at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, located at 11395 Southwest 79th Street in Kendall. Meet at 7:30am at the parking area at the north end of the ballfields. Return is at approximately 11am. No fee.

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