Manatee County Audubon Society

Manatee County Audubon Society Manatee County Audubon Society committed to protecting the environment in our community, our state

05/30/2026

Outdoor balloon releases will be illegal in this state starting in August ⬇

This Saturday, May 30, Felts Audubon Preserve Conservation Work Day8:00 am - 11:00 amFelts Preserve, 4600 - 24th Ave E, ...
05/29/2026

This Saturday, May 30, Felts Audubon Preserve Conservation Work Day
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Felts Preserve, 4600 - 24th Ave E, Palmetto
Please join us!

Memorial Day….Honoring those who gave their all for freedom. Land of the free, because of the brave.
05/25/2026

Memorial Day….Honoring those who gave their all for freedom. Land of the free, because of the brave.

Remember to share the shore this Memorial Day weekend
05/22/2026

Remember to share the shore this Memorial Day weekend


Congratulations to Christine Leamon for winning our April Photo Contest, topic of Silliest Bird Photo of the Year, with ...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Christine Leamon for winning our April Photo Contest, topic of Silliest Bird Photo of the Year, with her Blue Jay, smiling for the camera (that actually has a meal worm in its mouth).

Congratulations, Christie!


18 people attended MCAS Birds & Breakfast this morning at Heron’s Nest Nature Park. Starting at 7 AM, under shady trails...
05/16/2026

18 people attended MCAS Birds & Breakfast this morning at Heron’s Nest Nature Park. Starting at 7 AM, under shady trails, temperature 74°, it was a lovely walk through the park, seeing 32 species of birds.  Highlights were the island rookery with so many Anhinga nests, and watching a Red-shouldered Hawk family.

Special thanks to Debbie Carr for keeping our eBird list. Photos taken randomly from our eBird list.

Our next Birds & Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 20, at Heritage Harbor Park, 700 River Heritage Park, meeting at 7 AM. Breakfast following at Cracker Barrel.

All are welcome!



Our first Birds and Breakfast for the summer will be held Saturday, May 16, at Heron’s Nest Nature Park, 6399 Tupelo Tra...
05/10/2026

Our first Birds and Breakfast for the summer will be held Saturday, May 16, at Heron’s Nest Nature Park, 6399 Tupelo Trail, Bradenton. Meet at 7:00 am in the parking lot. We will walk the shady trails for 1 1/2 - 2 hours and then have breakfast at First Watch, 8306 Market Street, Bradenton.

All are invited! Free event! No reservations necessary.


On Monday, April 27, eighteen people joined Kathy Doddridge for a bird walk through Conservatory Park. The group consis...
04/27/2026

On Monday, April 27, eighteen people joined Kathy Doddridge for a bird walk through Conservatory Park. The group consisted of experienced birders and many newcomers. Together they tallied 31 species. The highlights included Great Crested Flycatcher, Yellow-throated Vireo, nest-building Tufted Titmouse and a nest of Great Blue Herons. It was a great opportunity for the group to test their skills on bird songs as we sought out Northern Parula, Carolina Wren, and Brown Thrashers.

Many thanks to Doryce Wheeler for keeping the eBird checklist and to all who submitted photos via eBird. We look forward to seeing many of you during the MCAS summer Birds & Breakfast events. Check manateeaudubon.org/Events for the scheduled dates.
Our first Birds & Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 16, at Heron’s Nest Nature Park, 6399 Tupelo Trail, Bradenton. Meet at 7 AM so we can beat the heat, and then breakfast at First Watch. All welcome!

Submitted by Kathy Doddridge

This Saturday, April 25, Felts Audubon Preserve Conservation Work Day8:00 am - 11:00 amFelts Preserve, 4600 - 24th Ave E...
04/24/2026

This Saturday, April 25, Felts Audubon Preserve Conservation Work Day
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Felts Preserve, 4600 - 24th Ave E, Palmetto
Please join us!

Manatee Audubon Bird Walk will be held this Monday, April 27, at Conservatory Park, 8027 Conservatory Dr., Sarasota, led...
04/24/2026

Manatee Audubon Bird Walk will be held this Monday, April 27, at Conservatory Park, 8027 Conservatory Dr., Sarasota, led by Kathy Doddridge. 
Meet in the parking lot by the restrooms by 8 AM.
All are invited!



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4600 24th Avenue East
Palmetto, FL
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