Alachua Audubon Field Trip: Gainesville vs. Tucson Sweetwater Wetlands
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:30 am
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Pay $5/vehicle via Passport app or honor box OR annual pass
Join Alachua Audubon Society for World Migratory Bird Day at Sweetwater Wetlands! We are teaming up with our friends at Tucson Bird Alliance, who will be birding their Sweetwater Wetlands in Tucson, Arizona. Which Sweetwater will come out on top? Come help us find out!
Meeting Point: entrance pavilion of Sweetwater Wetlands Park at 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Duration: 3 hours
Trail Conditions: 2-3 miles of gravel trails and boardwalks in full sun
What to Expect
Alachua Audubon Society board members will lead a 2-3 hour walk starting at 7:30 a.m. Join us to discover the rich diversity of birds at one of north central Florida’s premier birding hotspots.
The birding doesn't end after the walk! Any species found today will count towards our total. If you visit Sweetwater Wetlands Park at any time today, you can submit your checklist to our trip report.
- What to Bring
- Water, sunglasses or a hat, and sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Sneakers or hiking shoes
- Binoculars or camera
Birders of all ability levels and non-members are welcome.
- Website: alachuaaudubon.org
- Category: Tours/Informational
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