Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Burrowing Owls at Watermelon Pond
- When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Location: Watermelon Pond (see description for details) Newberry, FL
- Cost: free
We'll meet at the county gate on SW 250th Street where we will be guided half a mile into the viewing area. Please be on time.
• Beyond the gate is typically not publicly accessible.
The surrounding area is good for birds such as Orchard Oriole, Eastern Meadowlark, American Kestrel, Common Nighthawk, Northern Bobwhite, Bachman's Sparrow and, sometimes, Eastern Kingbird.
DIFFICULTY: 2
•Some uneven terrain through what is typically an active pasture.
•Some vertical incline on way to viewing area and corresponding decline on the way back to the road.
•If it has rained, boots are recommended.
•No shade
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: from Gainesville: Go west on State Road 26 (Newberry Road) to the town of Newberry. Where SR 26 intersects with US-41 at a stoplight, turn left onto 41 and proceed 2.9 miles to SW 46th Avenue. Turn right onto 46th and go 1.2 miles to SW 250th Street. Turn left onto 250th, a dirt road, and go 3.0 miles to the gate. Park as best you can on the roadside.
- Website: www.alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
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