Halifax River Audubon

This broad expanse of impoundments and open marshes attracts wintering, migrating and resident waterfowl and other wetland wildlife. It is a premiere waterfowl hunting area and an ideal location for fishing, wildlife viewing and other outdoor recreation. The location is approximately 2 hours from our departure point. We will spend the morning driving through the property and stopping at "good" spots to scope for birds. There will be some walking along the roads. We will meet in Port Orange to travel to the venue. We'll gather for a late lunch at the Marsh Landing Restaurant in nearby Fellsmere.

Leader: David Hartgrove

Bring water, snacks, sun protection and especially a spotting scope if you have one.

Meet to caravan at the Target Parking Lot in Port Orange

The scrub on Lyonia Preserve is an imperiled Florida ecosystem that is found on high sandy ridges and is dominated by short oaks and other low vegetation, numerous open areas of white sand, and very few tall trees. Many of the plants and animals living in the scrub habitat are fully dependent upon these characteristics for their survival and success. This is especially true of the most fascinating resident, the Florida scrub jay. Three hiking trails (0.4 miles, 1.2 miles, and 2.4 miles) wind through the conservation land, starting behind the Deltona Regional Library and Lyonia Environmental Center. Along these trails, visitors may observe more than 164 species of plants and more than 124 species of animals. There is no shade in Lyonia Preserve. Trail conditions are soft, deep sand. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a bottle of water. On a warm day the trails can be quite hot. Pack sunscreen and binoculars.
We will meet at the Deltona Public Library. We suggest that you carpool with a friend.