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World Migratory Bird Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cicely Pontiflet, Education Technician
(904) 641-7155
Timucuan Preserve to host World Migratory Bird Day Celebration April 27, 2024
Timucuan Preserve/Fort Caroline News Release
Timucuan Ecological and Historic
Preserve
Fort Caroline National Memorial
13165 Mt. Pleasant Rd.
Jacksonville, FL 32225
904 221-7567
12713 Fort Caroline Road
Jacksonville, FL 32225
904 641-7155
JACKSONVILLE, FL—
Celebrate birds at Jacksonville's national park, Timucuan Preserve! It provides thousands of acres
of stopover habitat for birds (and butterflies) as they migrate through the area.
During spring migration, birds from around the world make Timucuan Preserve their temporary
home. The spring migration here in the park also lines up with National Park Week. To celebrate,
Timucuan Preserve will host World Migratory Bird Day on April 27, 2024, with special arts and
crafts, hikes, the Great Migration Obstacle Course, and spotting scope chats to help the
community connect with the preserve and the birds that live here.
Tag along with the Duval Audubon Society free bird hikes being offered at Fort Caroline
National Memorial during the event. These hikes are great for beginners and experienced birders
alike. Hikes will be approximately 1 hour.
This birdtastic event will have a variety of stations where you can test your bird knowledge, build
a bug hotel, compete against your family to build the best bird-based paper planes, or see if you
can survive the Great Migration Obstacle course. These are just a few examples of the fun and
educational opportunities offered.
The first 100 people to complete at least 4 activity stations will receive a free pair of
binoculars.
In addition to the birding activities, we will have a Meet the Artist event taking place at the new
WPA style park poster art exhibit by local artist Kathy Stark. Meet Kathy in the park visitor
center and learn about the inspiration for her work, her methods, and her love of parks from 10:00
am-12:00 pm.
All activities are free and open to the public. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for all hikes.
Closed-toed shoes are required. Refillable water container, sunscreen, are wide brim hat highly
recommended.
Schedule of Events:
April 27, 2024
Fort Caroline National Memorial 12713 Fort Caroline Road Jacksonville, FL 32225
10:00 am-2:00 pm- World Migratory Bird Day activities
10:00 am-12:00 pm- Meet the Artist
10:30 am- Duval Audubon Bird Hike
1:00 pm- Duval Audubon Bird Hike
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2367144-0
