SCCF to offer shorebird ID presentation, walks
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation shorebird biologist Audrey Albrecht will offer a virtual Shorebird ID Presentation in October, followed by guided beach walks, the SCCF announced.
“We will go over the most commonly observed species on our beaches during migration and how to tell them apart from one another, and some of our less-common visitors as well,” Albrecht, who monitors the beaches of Sanibel and Captiva on a regular basis for shorebirds, said.
During the World Shorebird Day count on Sept. 7, more than 25 species of shorebirds and seabirds were documented between Sanibel and Captiva. Albrecht will review all of those and more.
Participants can attend the presentation only, or attend it and a guided walk led by Albrecht.
The details for the presentation and walks are as follows:
– Oct. 13: Shorebird ID Presentation from 9 to 10 a.m.
– Oct. 19: Guided Walk 1 from 9 to 10 a.m.
– Oct. 20: Guided Walk 2 from 9 to 10 a.m.
A third walk will be scheduled if needed. Due to COVID restrictions, group sizes will be limited, and participants must socially distance and/or wear masks if in close proximity to others during the walk.
To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shorebird-identification-presentation-walk-tickets-175482632277.