A spectacular birding hotspot, with ducks, herons, egrets and a good chance at Purple Gallinules, bitterns, rails, hawks and eagles. About 2 miles walking along hard packed trails. Meet at the picnic tables at the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 6888 Palmer Blvd at 8:00 a.m.

Host: Bill Fairbank, wgfairbank@gmail.com

Registration is appreciated but not required.