Birdlife Scavenger Hunt – Explore Nature Series

Birdlife Scavenger Hunt!

  • Theme: Creatures that birds in River Wilderness exploration.  Together we will identify bird life that rely on our natural areas we enjoy along with them. There are naturally many types of birds part of the River Wilderness Community, Florida!
  • Items to Collect: Photos of the different birds you may see flying, swimming, walking around here in RW. We collect photos of things that the birds have left behind or damage they have done. If you do see one of these birds be aware of your surrounding first before taking a photo.

Please see the General Scavenger Hunt Rules

Here are more details of some birdlife to look for in the River Wilderness Community:

Birdlife:

  • Bald Eagles: These majestic birds are a common sight in many parts of Florida, including along rivers and coastlines. 
  • Ospreys: These fish-eating birds are also often found near water sources. 
  • Blue Herons: These wading birds are frequently observed in riverine areas. 
  • Various Waterfowl: A wide variety of ducks, geese, and other waterfowl can be found in the wetlands and waterways. 
  • Bald eagles, osprey, brown pelicans, red-shouldered hawks, northern harrier, red-bellied woodpeckers, pileated woodpeckers, barred owls, swamp sparrows, marsh wrens, and various waterfowl, wading birds and shorebirds: are also common. 

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