Birding At The Buffer

The holidays might look a little different this year, so how about starting a new tradition? Make memories with family and friends and learn about the birds you see on the Deal Tract during a bird-watching hike. Bring binoculars if you own them, but if not, the preserve has some available to borrow. The hike will go from the parking lot, to the bay, and back: it's a sandy, 1-mile or so hike. The Deal Tract can be very buggy, so be sure to dress appropriately and use insect repellent as needed. Due to COVID-19, the hike will be limited to 10 people, and masks are suggested. The Deal Tract Trail start does not have an exact address, but it is near County Rd 30A and Cape San Blas Road. This event is not an official Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC). For more information on about an Audubon CBC, visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count.