Fort De Soto is a hotspot for migrating birds coming back from Central and South America in late spring. Scarlet Tanagers, Orchard Oriels, humming birds, warblers, and many other migrating birds can be seen when condition are favorable.  Also shore birds can be seen along the Ft De Soto beaches. 

Meet at the Egmont Key Ferry parking area at 8:30 AM. There is a $6 parking  fee, per car, at Ft. De Soto.  Payment can be made at pay-stations or by pay-by-text or other options. Bring a bag lunch with you. Estimated return time to Venice is 4 PM.

If you would like to carpool either as a driver or passenger please contact Bill Fairbank, wgfairbank@gmail.com. 

Registration for this field trip is required since this is an out of town trip. 

Host:  Jack Foard, captainjackfoard@yahoo.com

Participants will be required to sign a waiver before beginning the field trip.