A stop along the Florida Birding Trail, Matheson Hammock Park is comprised of grassy fields, dense mangroves and hardwood forests. These habitats host migratory songbirds and vagrants from the tropics. An old palm plantation provides a home for exotic birds like Orange-winged Parrots and Red-masked Parakeets. Mangroves and coastal beaches see action from resident and migrating shorebirds and waders. Phoebes guide Rachel DiPietro will lead us in search of songbirds including tiny colorful warblers all preparing for their journey North.

The birds we observe on our Phoebes field trips are entered into eBird, data that is used to understand global bird populations, so our birding is not only fun, but also for a good purpose!

The walk is open to female birders of any experience level. Come with an open mind, a hat, some sunscreen, and binoculars. Water and snacks are also recommended. If you have any questions you can send an email to hello@phoebesbirding.com

Named after the Eastern Phoebe, Phoebes Birding is a group of all-female Birders who connect women through nature via online content (essay, poetry, photography, illustration), nature walks, female-centric movie nights and other sorts of gathering.

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Photo: Scarlet Tanager by Kirsten Hines