Field Trip: Ft. De Soto Monthly Shorebird Walk

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 8:00 - 10:00 AM

Leaders: Pete Plage and Abby McKay

Fort De Soto County Park: 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde FL, 33715 

Meet us at 7:45 in the North Beach Parking lot at Shelter #2. Expect wet feet! We will begin at 8:00. This month we’ll get an introduction to shorebirds with some familiar breeding birds and some early migrants. 

What to bring: water, sun protection, binoculars, bug spray, shoes that can get wet.

Additional information: Parking fee at Fort De Soto is $6, payable via kiosk or ParkMobile app. Bathrooms and water fountain near meeting location. Expect a few steps through knee-deep water to reach the beach, depending on tides.