Come walk with us through this ancient cypress forest. We will walk above the slough along the boardwalk looking for birds and visit four ponds on our walk. The cypress trees attract warblers, woodpeckers and other birds. The slough and the ponds attract wading birds. Hawks and owls have been seen too. Other animals may also be seen including alligators, turtles, and otters. The slough is filled with interesting native plants like cardinal air plants.  

We will carpool from the Venice Audubon Center at 4002 Annex Rd,, Venice at 7:00 AM.  Please inform Bill Fairbank if you are planning to drive directly to Six Mile Cypress Slough. . Bring a bag lunch with you. The expected return to Venice time is 4 PM. There is a parking fee of $1/hour for cars.  Our guide will be ace birder Shirley Johnson.

Host: Bill Fairbank, wgfairbank@gmail.com

Registration is appreciated but not required.