Targeting will include songbirds, wading birds, raptors, and more.

Leader: Rachel Green delgreen@comcast.net 912-660-8217

Difficulty: easy to moderate.

Meet in the parking lot of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church at 8:00am. From there we will carpool (if you like) into the park ($5 parking fee in the park will be in effect).

Meeting address: 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411.

Life would be impossible without the planet we live on. Join Skidaway Island State Park for a day focused on ways we can protect our environment, whether it be as individuals or groups working together. The event will have tables set up by organizations dedicated to environmental protection and vendors offering eco-conscious products. Be sure to stop by the Ogeechee Audubon table.

All ages are welcome for a fun and educational day focused on a truly worthwhile endeavor.

Parking fee: $5

Event Phone: 912-598-2300

Targeting migrating warblers and other passerines, waterfowl, and other marsh birds. Bring plenty of water and bug spray. Entrance fee into Ft. McAllister State Park is required. 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Leader: Steve Fox sfox01@hotmail.com 912 596 4685.

Trip Rigor: moderate with extensive walking.

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at the UGA Aquarium! Learn about the incredible diversity of birds that visit the Georgia coast each year during their migratory journeys. Bring the family for a fun day of hands-on activities and animal encounters.

Throughout the day, UGA Aquarium educators will be joined by ornithological organizations and birding experts who will have stations set up along the aquarium’s picnic area and Jay Wolf Nature Trail with educational activities for all age groups.

Cost: Aquarium Admission

The World Migratory Bird Day event is included with the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Learn more about admission fees here.

Questions? Contact Katie Higgins at kt.higgins@uga.edu

World Migratory Bird Day is an annual global campaign coordinated by Environment for the Americas that celebrates the migration of birds across countries and continents. This year’s theme will focus on the topic of water and its importance for migratory birds. Learn more at https://www.migratorybirdday.org/

Targeting will include wading birds and wintering songbirds.

Leader: Katie Higgins (Kt.Higgins@uga.edu)

Difficulty: easy to moderate.

Meet in the parking lot of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church at 8:00am. From there we will carpool (if you like) into the park ($5 parking fee in the park will be in effect).

Meeting address: 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411.

Meet at the entrance at 8:45 for 9 am entry into the park. 101 Fort Pulaski Rd, Savannah, GA

With an 8.4 ft high tide at 9:22 am we will be looking for marsh sparrows, as well as marsh and sedge wren, wintering songbirds, and more.

Leader Larry Carlile (l.carlile259@comcast.net) 912-224-1796

Trip rigor: moderate

Entrance fee: $10 entrance fee or National Parks Pass required.

Meet at the Folkston Entrance to the NWR at 9 am for a walk on the boardwalk, the old homestead, and possibly the upland trail. (4155 Suwanee Canal R d., Folkston , GA 31537 )

Cost: Entrance fee -$5 per car (America the Beautiful National Park and Federal Lands Pass accepted) plus bring $$ for the concession stand for lunch or bring your own lunch.

Limit 10 people with pre-registration required. Contact leader to register.

Leader Brittany Dodge (brittmarie24@gmail.com) 912-800-5361.

Trip rigor: Easy to moderate.

On your own option: After the OAS field trip, Brittany Dodge, a naturalist who formerly worked at Okefenokee NWR, is willing to guide a 1 1/2 to 2 hour paddle after lunch. This trip is NOT sponsored by Ogeechee Audubon. Bring $$ for this activity.

Limit 10 people with pre-registration required. Please contact Brittany Dodge (brittmarie24@gmail.com) 912- 800-5361 if interested and also ask for details as to when and where to meet for this activity.

Note: Each activity listed requires registration. You should clarify the activity (or both) in which you wish to participate when registering.

Targeting fall migrants and year round residents . Meet at the entrance to Ft. McAllister at 8 am. $5 per car parking fee. Bring bug spray, hat and water. 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Rich mond Hill, GA 31324

Leader: Steve Fox sfox01@hotmail.com 912 596 4685.

Trip Rigor: moderate with extensive walking.

This field trip has been cancelled.

Targeting spring migrants. Meet in the parking lot of Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.

Leader Steve Fox sfox573@gmail.com.

Difficulty easy to moderate.

54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411.

We are cancelling the Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 field trip with Diana Churchill at Fort Pulaski National Monument. It was scheduled for 8:45am - 11:30am.

"A storm system is brewing up that threatens some gusty winds and coastal flooding. In fact, if the forecast holds, the water levels at the Fort Pulaski gauge are predicted to be in the top five water levels in the last 80 years, beating the October 2015 storm for the number four spot" -source: Enki Research

Additionally, Fort Pulaski National Monument will delay opening the park on Saturday and Sunday, November 6th and 7th until 12:00 PM.

Trip may include Skidaway State Park, Priest Landing and/or The Landings for painted buntings, nesting wading birds and more.

Bring water and bug spray. State Park entrance fee $5 per car.

Leader: Stan Gray

Trip rigor: Not listed.

Meet at the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church (54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411). End time of field trip on listed.

We will be taking advantage of the morning high tide to look for marsh sparrows along the dikes and shorebirds on the beach. We might find an early spring migrating Northern Parula or singing yellow-throated warbler. Meet at Ft. Pulaski entrance and gate.

Leader: Diana Churchill, for more information email dichurchbirds@gmail.com.

Trip Rigor: Easy, with gravel, sand on beach and varied terrain.

This field trip has been cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian and it’s potential aftermath.

Meet by the Fort Pulaski Bridge at 9 am to look for marsh wrens, painted buntings, shrikes, white pelicans, whimbrels, oystercatchers, and other shorebirds. Leader: Diana Churchill, for more information contact her at 912-604-7539 or dichurchbirds@gmail.com.

Trip rigor: Easy walking on flat terrain.

Note:  An entrance fee is charged to use this facility. 

Meet at 7:30 a.m. at Winn Dixie at I-95 Exit 29, or at 8:30 a.m. at east entrance to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge off Rte. 121. Be aware that Okefenokee is a little over a 2 hour drive from Savannah. For questions and additional information, contact Bob Sattelmeyer of Coastal Georgia Audubon at engrds@gsu.edu or 404-217-7082.

Trip Rigor: Wildlife Drive by car, moderate walking to observation tower.

Note: Okefenokee NWR charges an entrance fee. Remember your Interagency or any refuge-specific passes.