Special Boat Trip: Robert's Bay Bird Colony

Wednesday May 7, 1-3 pm. 

Board boat by 12:45 pm.

Marina Jack, 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota

Nesting Roseate Spoonbills by Sandy Townsend

Join Tampa Audubon on the Carefree Learner as they cruise south across Sarasota Bay to see the largest nesting colony for wading birds and Brown Pelicans in Sarasota Bay. The Roberts Bay Bird Colony has been designated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as a critical bird area and is managed by Audubon Florida’s Coastal Islands Sanctuaries staff.

Nesting species include Little Blue Herons, Tricolored Herons, Reddish Egrets, Roseate Spoonbills and American Oystercatchers. We will coast near the three islands and watch courtship and see nestlings and adults.Important! Pre-registration is required, and participation is limited. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu, cold, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority.Cost $30/person. Reservations required as boat space is limited. Contact AnnPaul: president@tampaaudubon.org 813/624-3149

The Carefree Learner boat is located at the south end of the Marina. Parking can be difficult so give yourself time.