Calling all bird-watchers and nature-enjoyers: Rookery Bay Research Reserve’s 21st Annual Festival of Birds is this month!
You can choose from several different tours and workshops online at rookerybay.org/events/festival-of-birds/
Here’s the list of some of the events you can RSVP for, the cost, and date:
- Backcountry Swamp Buggy Trip at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, $190: Jan. 16 and 17
- Painted Bunting Tour and Drawing Class at Corkscrew, $30: Jan. 16 and 17
- Festival of Birds Keynote Reception at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, $25: Jan. 16
- Presentation by wildlife biologist and ornithologist Dr. Jerry Jackson
- Lagoon Birding at Tigertail Beach, $10: Jan. 18
- Birding the Boardwalk at Clam Pass, $10: Jan. 19
- Sunrise Flyoff Boat Tour in Rookery Bay, $130: Jan. 20
The full list of events is available online . You must pre-register for any activity you want to participate in.
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Explore SW FL: Festival of Birds returns for 21st year. See list of nature activities