Plants, Birds, and Bagels – Field Trip

Matt and Lora hosted 12 birders and plant enthusiasts to coffee and donuts at the Cruikshank Sanctuary in Rockledge on Sunday, 27 November 2016.  After refreshments, Jim Stahl took the group on a delightful walk through the sanctuary identifying numerous plants and shrubs.  As we walked, the group also identified 18 bird species  The most common being the Florida Scrub Jay.  If you are looking for this Florida specialty, Cruikshank Sanctuary is the place.

Mockingbird

Florida Scrub Jay

Blue Jay

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Wood Stork

Brown Thrasher

Towhee

Catbird

Turkey Vulture

Black Vulture

Yellow rump Warbler

Flicker

Shrike

Red-shouldered Hawk

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Merlin

Ground Dove

Morning Dove